Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization
Executive Order 14155
President Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This marks the second time Trump has ordered the U.S. be pulled out of the WHO. WHO plays a critical role in setting global health standards, providing technical assistance to countries, and coordinating responses to health emergencies. WHO also provides important human rights-based guidance for reproductive healthcare, which can be life-saving.