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US Withholds $2B, UN Credibility at Risk Amid Election

4/26/2026

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April 21 2026, four candidates answered questions at UN headquarters in New York.
General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock called the sessions an interview, noting that candidates warned the UN’s credibility is at risk.
The United States has withheld $2 billion, contributes less than 5 % of the UN budget and warns it could run out of money this summer.
The secretary-general must secure nine of fifteen votes without a veto before the General Assembly can approve.

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Story summary

April 21 2026, four candidates answered questions at UN headquarters in New York.
General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock called the sessions an interview, noting that candidates warned the UN’s credibility is at risk.
The United States has withheld $2 billion, contributes less than 5 % of the UN budget and warns it could run out of money this summer.
The secretary-general must secure nine of fifteen votes without a veto before the General Assembly can approve.