Trump rejects WHO amendments, citing US sovereignty

The Trump administration rejected amendments to the World Health Organization's pandemic response, citing violations of US sovereignty and a desire to prioritize American interests. The US immediately began withdrawing from the WHO upon Trump's return to office. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy stated the changes risked "unwarranted interference" in US health policy. They also criticized the WHO's susceptibility to political influence, particularly from China, as a reason for the rejection. The rejected amendments, agreed upon last year, included a focus on global solidarity and equity. The US, under the Biden administration, had previously participated in negotiations but did not reach consensus on all aspects.