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Trump Plans $2 Billion to Replace WHO Functions

2/20/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump would spend $2 billion annually to replicate the World Health Organization (WHO)'s capabilities after exiting the WHO.
  • Funding would be nearly three times United States' prior contributions to WHO.
  • Experts say leaving the WHO weakens the U.S.'s ability to monitor diseases.
  • The move signals a shift away from agreements, including the Paris climate accord.
  • The United States owes over $100 million in WHO dues for 2024–2025.