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U.S. to Exit 66 International Organizations After Trump Signs Withdrawal Memo

The White House cast the directive as a move to leave bodies it says do not serve U.S. interests.

Overview

  • The memorandum directs withdrawal from 31 United Nations agencies and 35 non‑UN organizations.
  • Publicly named targets include the UN Population Fund and United Nations University.
  • The White House said the decision addresses institutions it described as contrary to U.S. national interests.
  • NHK reported the announcement as breaking news following the White House statement on January 8 Japan time.
  • Trump signed the directive on January 7 in Washington, and the reports do not detail procedures or timelines for the exits.