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.

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