President Donald Trump is once again making waves, this time with a significant move to reshape America’s involvement in international affairs. In a broad push for his “America First” agenda, Trump has forbidden US departments from participating in or funding dozens of global organizations. This includes 31 entities linked to the United Nations and 35 independent non-UN groups.
The White House states that these organizations “no longer serve American interests,” often promoting “globalist agendas” that conflict with US priorities, security, prosperity, and sovereignty. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, describing them as an “elite network” that actively seeks to “constrain US sovereignty.” The administration believes what started as practical international cooperation has morphed into a complex system of “global governance” driven by progressive ideologies, detached from national interests.
Many of the targeted groups focus on areas like climate change, gender equality, population issues, and international trade—topics that often clash with the President’s platform. For instance, the UN Climate Change conference and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are on the list, following Trump’s previous withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Other notable entities include the UN Population Fund and the Entity for Gender Equality.
Financially, this means significant changes. The US, a major contributor, has withheld millions in approved funding and proposed further cuts. This action is not new for Trump, who previously pulled the US from UNESCO, the UN Human Rights Council, and a Palestinian relief agency. The message is clear: the US will cooperate only where it directly serves its own people, standing firm against anything perceived as undermining national interests. This bold step marks a continued effort to dismantle what the administration views as an overgrown international bureaucracy, prioritizing a singular national focus above all else.
