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Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From 60+ International Organizations, Including UN Climate and Gender Bodies

Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

2 months ago·View on Federal Register

Key Points

  • The President has ordered the United States to leave more than 60 international groups and agreements. This decision follows a government review that determined these organizations are no longer serving the interests of the country.

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    “I have considered the[middot] Secretary of State's report and, after deliberating with my Cabinet, have determined that it is contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum.”
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  • The order affects 35 non-United Nations groups and 31 United Nations entities. Major groups on the list include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which coordinate global efforts to track and fight global warming.

    From policy text

    “Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change;”
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  • Government agencies are directed to stop participating in these groups and end their funding as soon as possible. This means the U.S. will stop sending tax dollars to these organizations and will no longer send representatives to their meetings or decision-making sessions.

    From policy text

    “I hereby direct all executive departments and agencies (agencies) to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the United States from the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum as soon as possible. For United Nations entities, withdrawal means ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.”
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  • The list covers a wide variety of topics, including groups that work on gender equality, migration, environmental protection, and international law. For example, the U.S. will withdraw from UN Women and the UN Population Fund.

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    “UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women;”
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  • This move represents a major change in how the United States works with other countries. While it saves money on membership fees and dues, it also means the U.S. will have less of a say in the rules and programs these global groups create.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Political Response

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

U.S. agencies begin stopping funding and participation in all 66+ listed international organizations

American representatives will stop attending meetings, U.S. dues and contributions will be withheld, and the country's voice in these global forums goes silent. This affects everything from climate negotiations to counterterrorism cooperation.

Secretary of State issues detailed implementation guidance to agencies

Each federal agency will receive specific instructions on how to wind down their involvement — including pulling staff, ending contracts, and stopping payments. This will clarify which programs and jobs are directly affected.

Review of additional international organizations continues, potentially leading to more withdrawals

The memorandum notes that the President's review of the Secretary of State's findings is ongoing. More organizations could be added to the withdrawal list in the coming months, expanding the scope of U.S. disengagement from international bodies.

2 Articles

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America's Irreversible Goodbye to Climate Governance | National Review

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Opinion | A Who's WHO of Groups to Quit

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Presidential Memorandum

Official Title

Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

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