Europe Braces for US Withdrawal From WHO

David Vives
By David Vives
January 13, 2025NTD Newsroom
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In 2020, Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), criticizing its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived ties to China. While the Biden administration reversed this decision, Trump’s second term could see an immediate withdrawal. Although the United States is the WHO’s largest donor, legal experts argue that the organization could survive financially but warn of broader implications for global health cooperation.