President Trump Withdraws US from Over 60 International Organizations
In a bold move, President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the United States from more than 60 international organizations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance. Trump cited these institutions as being “redundant” and “contrary” to America’s interests.
On Wednesday, Trump signed a memorandum titled ‘Withdrawing the United States from International Organisations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States’. This directive outlines the withdrawal of the US from 66 different organizations, both within and outside the UN.
According to a White House fact sheet released on the same day, these organizations include 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN bodies that are deemed to operate against US national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty.
The President instructed all executive departments and agencies to initiate the process of withdrawing from these organizations as soon as possible. For UN entities, this means ceasing participation or funding to the extent permitted by law.
One of the notable organizations on the list is the International Solar Alliance, a joint initiative between India and France focused on addressing climate change. With over 100 countries as signatories and more than 90 ratified members, the ISA is a significant global effort.
The decision to withdraw from these organizations has been met with mixed reactions. The United Nations has acknowledged the move and plans to comment on it soon. US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, emphasized that the US will no longer support international organizations that do not align with American interests.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, stating that the 66 institutions identified for withdrawal are redundant, mismanaged, unnecessary, or in conflict with US interests. Rubio emphasized the need to prioritize American resources and ensure that they benefit the nation.
Trump’s administration views many international organizations as detached from national interests and serving a globalist agenda. Rubio highlighted the shift from pragmatic peace-focused frameworks to expansive global governance structures influenced by progressive ideologies.
Key organizations on the withdrawal list include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Science and Technology Centre in Ukraine, and various UN entities like the Economic and Social Council and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Trump’s stance on international organizations has been consistent throughout his presidency, with previous withdrawals from agreements like the Paris climate accord and the UN Human Rights Council. The administration’s focus remains on prioritizing American interests above all else.
As the US disengages from these international bodies, the message is clear – America first. President Trump’s commitment to ending support for organizations that do not serve American interests underscores a shift towards a more assertive and purpose-driven foreign policy approach.
While the decision to withdraw from these organizations may have diplomatic repercussions, the Trump administration remains steadfast in its mission to put America and its citizens at the forefront of global engagement.
