US President Trump Pulls Out of Many International Organizations

In a sweeping shift away from multilateral engagement, US President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from dozens of international organisations, including 31 United Nations-linked bodies, asserting that continued involvement runs counter to American interests.

Citing an “America First” foreign policy, the White House said the executive action targets 66 organisations, agencies and commissions, both UN entities and other global bodies, that it claims promote policies or agendas contrary to US sovereignty, economic strength and national priorities.

Major Exit from Global Climate and UN Bodies

Among the organisations from which the US is withdrawing are climate-related bodies, gender and labor agencies, and institutions focused on development and multilateral governance. The White House emphasised that many of the targeted entities advocate “radical climate policies, global governance and ideological programmes” that conflict with national interests.

The move builds on previous exits from major global treaties and agencies under the Trump administration, such as the Paris Climate Accord, the World Health Organization and others, reflecting a continued retreat from long-standing international frameworks.

Officials said withdrawing from these organisations will halt American taxpayer funding and involvement, freeing up resources for what the administration describes as domestic priorities and areas where US leadership can be exerted more effectively on its own terms.

Supporters and Critics

Supporters of the decision welcomed the reduction of US commitments to what they see as ineffective or misaligned global institutions, framing it as a restoration of national sovereignty. The White House fact sheet emphasizes that the action follows an extensive review of all international intergovernmental organisations and agreements that receive US support, flagging those deemed no longer to serve national interests.

However, critics warn that the withdrawals could weaken global cooperation on critical challenges such as climate change, public health and human rights, and diminish the United States’ influence within global decision-making arenas. Analysts also caution that this departure from multilateral engagement may create diplomatic friction with allied nations and allow other global powers to fill the resulting leadership void.

Broader Diplomatic Impacts

The policy shift marks one of the most significant reconfigurations of US engagement with international institutions in decades. By stepping back from a range of collaborative platforms, Washington is signalling a new era in which bilateral relationships and unilateral action may take precedence over collective global governance mechanisms.

As implementation proceeds, the full list of affected organisations and the consequences of the withdrawals are expected to become clearer in the coming weeks, prompting responses from global partners and international communities alike.

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