Trump Administration Notifies Congress It Will Withdraw From WHO

The US announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, with President Trump criticizing the WHO's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accusing it of aiding China in covering up the outbreak. Senator Bob Menendez confirmed Congress received formal notice, expressing concern over the decision's impact on American lives. The withdrawal is set to be effective on July 6, 2021, following a required one-year notice. This decision comes amid rising coronavirus cases in the US, which Trump attributes to increased testing, a claim disputed by the WHO.

What was one of the reasons President Trump gave for the US withdrawing from the WHO?

• The WHO's financial mismanagement

• The WHO's lack of support for US healthcare policies

• The WHO's alleged assistance to China in covering up the outbreak

• The WHO's refusal to provide vaccines

Who confirmed that Congress received formal notice of the US withdrawal from the WHO?

• President Donald Trump

• US Senator Bob Menendez

• The Secretary of State

• The WHO Director-General

When is the US withdrawal from the WHO set to become effective?

• January 1, 2021

• June 30, 2021

• July 6, 2021

• December 31, 2021

What did President Trump attribute the rise in coronavirus cases in the US to?

• Lack of social distancing

• More testing

• Vaccine shortages

• Increased travel

What was the WHO's stance on the reason for the rise in US coronavirus cases?

• They had no comment on the matter

• They believed it was due to increased testing

• They disagreed with President Trump's assessment

• They agreed with President Trump