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Trump Directs Withdrawal from 66 International Organizations

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on January 7, 2026 directing withdrawal from 66 international organizations.
The 66 include 35 non-U.N. and 31 U.N. entities.
The White House says these organizations do not serve American interests and promote agendas contrary to U.S. sovereignty.
The move follows a review of international commitments and aims to redirect taxpayer funds toward domestic priorities.
Implementation will halt funding and participation in these organizations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on January 7, 2026 directing withdrawal from 66 international organizations.
The 66 include 35 non-U.N. and 31 U.N. entities.
The White House says these organizations do not serve American interests and promote agendas contrary to U.S. sovereignty.
The move follows a review of international commitments and aims to redirect taxpayer funds toward domestic priorities.
Implementation will halt funding and participation in these organizations.