Staff Reports
The news for conservative Americans should come as no surprise: President-elect Donald Trump is set to kick off his new administration by delivering a swift and decisive punch to the globalist World Health Organization (W.H.O.) on day one of his presidency. According to reports, Trump’s team plans to announce a U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. on January 20, famously known as inauguration day. This bold move stands to turn the tables on the globalist agenda that has increasingly become a burden on American taxpayers.
The U.S. has always been the biggest piggy bank for the W.H.O., propping it up with a whopping 16 percent of its budget, which amounts to nearly $6.83 billion for 2024. For years, conservative voices have raised alarms about this financial drain and the sheer number of bureaucrats—over 8,000—sitting in Geneva while American citizens wonder why their money is going to an organization that has shown itself to be a puppet of China. Trump has long criticized the W.H.O. for its play-pretend neutrality when it comes to China’s global ambitions, and it appears he’s prepared to back up his words with action.
During his previous stint in office, Trump began the process of exiting the W.H.O. against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, blasting the organization for its cozy relationship with China. Although he was unable to finalize the exit before his departure, many in his inner circle are eager to accelerate the process this time around. There’s no time to waste when trying to undo the missteps of the last administration, which sought to restore relations with an organization that has proven to be anything but trustworthy.
I support @realDonaldTrump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO on day one. There are those who think we should remain inside the WHO to reform it. The WHO cannot be reformed. It is corrupt to the core. #ExitTheWHO https://t.co/53tN9dvyWs
— Reggie Littlejohn (@reggielittlejhn) December 23, 2024
Experts on the matter note that Trump’s team aims to make a statement with this move. The symbolism of withdrawing from the W.H.O. on the first day of Trump’s second term is potent. It’s about more than just leaving a globalist institution; it’s a signal to the world that American sovereignty will come first and that the Biden administration’s soft approach to the W.H.O. is officially over. Trump is sending a clear message—he and his team want nothing to do with an organization that prioritizes China’s interests over the health and safety of Americans.
While Trump’s transition team has chosen to keep quiet on the specific plans regarding the W.H.O. withdrawal, insiders suggest there’s little love lost. Many are optimistic about shedding the W.H.O. like a bad habit, especially under circumstances in which the organization blatantly failed to provide transparency about the origins of the virus that was unleashed on the world. In a time where America must prioritize its own health and safety, stepping away from the W.H.O. could be just what the doctor ordered.
