In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through global capitals, President Donald Trump has officially signed a sweeping presidential memorandum to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties. The decision, announced on January 7, 2026, marks the most aggressive rollback of American multilateral engagement in history. Among the most prominent targets of the order are the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the UN Entity for Gender Equality, commonly known as UN Women.
During the announcement, the President emphasized that the United States would no longer provide the “blood, sweat, and treasure” of its citizens to support institutions that he claims have failed in their core mission. The move specifically targets 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN foreign organizations, ranging from climate-focused bodies like the IPCC to trade and social development commissions. The withdrawal from UN-Habitat and UN Women signals a total shift in U.S.
foreign policy, moving away from international social and urban engineering toward a strictly “America First” posture. As the United States exits these 66 bodies, including the foundational UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the global community is grappling with a massive leadership and funding vacuum. While international diplomats express deep concern over the future of global cooperation, the White House remains resolute in its mission to restore full American independence. This decisive action reaffirms the President’s commitment to his base, delivering on a core promise to prioritize the American worker and taxpayer over the demands of international bureaucrats.
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