Donald Trump’s Decision to Stop US Funding to WHO
President Donald Trump made an announcement on Tuesday, April 14, stating that the US has suspended funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its alleged role in mishandling and concealing the spread of the coronavirus.
The US President emphasized that a review is currently underway, and criticized the UN agency for failing in its basic duty. He also pointed out the WHO's opposition to travel restrictions from China and other nations as one of their "most dangerous and costly decisions."
“Today I am directing my administration to halt funding while a review is conducted to assess the World Health Organization’s role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus.
“American taxpayers provide between $400 million and $500 m...