The White House announced on Wednesday (January 7) that the United States will cease its participation and funding for 66 international organizations, institutions, and committees under a newly issued memorandum. The list reportedly includes 35 non-UN organizations and 31 United Nations agencies.
While the administration did not release a full list of the targeted organizations, the White House stated that the institutions in question promote “radical climate policies, global governance doctrines, or ideological agendas incompatible with U.S. sovereignty and economic strength.”
According to the statement, “The withdrawal will end American taxpayer funding for institutions that prioritize globalist agendas over U.S. interests, or handle critical issues inefficiently or ineffectively. American resources are better deployed to support missions aligned with national priorities.”
The White House did not immediately respond to inquiries regarding further details or which organizations are included.
Since the beginning of his second term a year ago, President Trump has sought to drastically reduce U.S. financial support for the United Nations, withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, extend the suspension of contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and exit UNESCO. The administration has also announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accord.
