Trump signs orders withdrawing US from UN agencies, reviewing funding

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from several United Nations agencies, notably the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The order also initiates a review of U.S. funding and involvement in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This decision stems from Trump's criticism of perceived anti-American bias within these agencies and his call for fairer contributions from other nations. Trump emphasized the potential of the UN but expressed frustration over its management and fairness in dealings with member states. The U.S. had previously withdrawn from the UNHRC during Trump's first term, citing its disproportionate focus on Israel and poor human rights records among member countries. This move continues Trump's trend of reevaluating U.S. participation in international bodies, echoing similar actions from his earlier presidency.