The 66 Global Organizations the U.S. Left Under Trump

Officials argued that taxpayer funds should instead be redirected toward more effective initiatives aligned with national interests.While the scale of the move is significant, it is not unprecedented. During his first term, Trump reduced U.S. involvement in the United Nations, announced plans to leave the World Health Organization, and withdrew from the Paris climate agreement.

This latest action expands those efforts to include organizations focused on trade, energy, arms monitoring, peacebuilding, and environmental policy.Supporters view the move as a necessary assertion of independence, while critics warn it could weaken U.S. influence abroad. The full list of organizations affected includes a wide range of international and UN bodies spanning climate, development, human rights, and global cooperation.