Republicans Introduce Bill to Withdraw US from UN

Republican lawmakers have introduced the 'Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025,' aiming to withdraw the U.S. from the U.N. and its affiliates, citing the organization's failure to align with American interests and President Trump's 'America First' agenda. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who sponsored the bill, criticized the U.N. as a platform for tyrants and a threat to U.S. interests, calling for a halt to American funding, which amounted to over $18 billion in 2022. Co-sponsor Senator Marsha Blackburn and Representative Chip Roy, who plans to introduce a similar measure in the House, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the U.N.'s perceived inadequacies in addressing global issues. The proposal also includes provisions to prevent executive agreements with the U.N. without Senate approval. Polls indicate a significant divide in public opinion regarding the U.N., with a majority of Democrats viewing it favorably compared to a smaller percentage of Republicans. The initiative reflects a growing faction within the GOP that is increasingly skeptical of international organizations.