BREAKING NEWS:Trump Announces Plan to Withdraw the U.S. From Dozens of U.N. and International Organizations.

Former President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from dozens of United Nations bodies and other international organizations, signaling a renewed push toward an “America First” foreign policy should he return to office.

According to statements from Trump and his allies, the proposed withdrawals would target institutions the former president has long criticized as inefficient, biased against U.S. interests, or overly burdensome to American taxpayers.

The move would represent a significant shift in U.S. global engagement and echo actions taken during Trump’s first term, when the United States exited or reduced participation in several multilateral agreements and organizations.

Trump has argued that many international bodies fail to serve American interests while demanding substantial financial contributions from the United States.

“We’re not going to keep paying into organizations that don’t respect our country or our values,” he has said in past remarks, framing the policy as a matter of sovereignty and fiscal responsibility.

Supporters of the plan say withdrawing from select U.N. agencies and international groups would allow the U.S. to redirect resources toward domestic priorities and pursue bilateral agreements that better reflect national interests.

They also argue that the United States often shoulders a disproportionate share of funding while having limited influence over outcomes.

Critics, however, warn that a broad withdrawal could weaken U.S. global leadership, reduce diplomatic influence, and leave a vacuum that could be filled by rival powers such as China and Russia.

They contend that participation in international institutions allows the U.S. to shape global norms, coordinate responses to crises, and advance its strategic interests on the world stage.

Foreign policy experts note that the scope and legality of withdrawing from certain organizations would vary, with some exits requiring congressional approval or lengthy procedural steps.

The practical impact would depend on which organizations are targeted and how quickly withdrawals are implemented.

The announcement has already drawn reactions from international partners, many of whom see U.S. participation as critical to the effectiveness of global institutions.

As debate continues, the proposal underscores a broader divide over America’s role in the world—between multilateral engagement and a more unilateral, nationalist approach to foreign policy.

If enacted, the plan would mark one of the most sweeping redefinitions of U.S. involvement in international organizations in modern history.