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 reasons did President Trump give for withdrawing from the World Health Organization?

What did US Senator Bob Menendez confirm regarding the withdrawal from the WHO?

What impact did the withdrawal from the WHO have on American lives according to critics?

What is the current law regarding the US's notice period before withdrawing from the WHO?

How did the WHO respond to President Trump's claims about the increase in coronavirus cases?