WASHINGTON, D.C. January 7. 2026 — President Donald J. Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that the administration says no longer serve American interests, marking a major step in his “America First” foreign policy agenda.
The decision, announced by the White House on January 7, involves ceasing U.S. participation and funding for 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN entities.
According to the official White House fact sheet, these organizations were identified through a review of U.S. memberships, treaties, and funded bodies. The withdrawals aim to end support for entities that “advance globalist agendas over U.S. priorities,” promote “radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological programs” conflicting with American sovereignty, or operate inefficiently while criticizing U.S. policies.
The administration emphasized that American taxpayers have spent billions on these bodies with minimal returns, and the move will redirect resources toward domestic priorities such as infrastructure, military readiness, and border security.
This action builds on earlier steps in Trump’s second term, including initiating withdrawals from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement upon taking office, rejecting the OECD Global Tax Deal, exiting the UN Human Rights Council, and prohibiting funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA).
The White House has not released a complete list of the 66 organizations affected.
The announcement has drawn praise from supporters who view it as a bold restoration of U.S. sovereignty and fiscal responsibility, while some observers warn of potential impacts on global cooperation and America’s international influence.
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