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Trump Withdraws U.S. from UN Human Rights Council and Defunds Key UN Agency

The executive order also includes a review of U.S. funding for UN programs, citing anti-American and anti-Israel bias.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. After signing a series of executive orders and proclamations, Trump spoke to reporters about a range of topics including recent negotiations with Mexico on tariffs. Trump was joined in the Oval Office by (L-R) White House staff secretary Will Scharf, Howard Lutnick, his nominee for Commerce Secretary, and Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch.
President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
  • The order also defunds the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing its alleged ties to Hamas and anti-Israel activities.
  • Trump criticized the UN for failing to live up to its potential and described U.S. contributions to the organization as disproportionately high compared to other nations.
  • The UNHRC has faced bipartisan criticism in the U.S. for allowing countries with poor human rights records to hold seats and for perceived bias against Israel.
  • This move follows Israel's recent decision to shut down all UNRWA offices and activities within its borders.