rumours 45,521 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 It is reported that the White House has told Congress that it plans to have the U.S. formally withdraw from the World Health Organization. According to the BBC, a senior U.S. administration official claims the following: "Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating our relationship...". Forbes also reports that a portion of the reason for this withdrawal (according to the Trump administration) is based on the fact that "[the WHO] made the disastrous decision to oppose travel restrictions from China and other countries—despite applauding travel restrictions within China itself—leading to further spread of the virus internationally." Questions as to the ramifications of this have begun to arise. For one, the U.S. is the largest contributor to the the WHO's budget, typically providing more than 15% of the organization's budget. However, many are noting that according to legislation passed previously, the United States is required to give the WHO a year's notice prior to formally leaving. Therefore, some are asking as to why this is being done, especially with the country to then legally contribute to the WHO till July of 2021 (when hopefully a vaccine has already been found and properly distributed). Sources: Spoiler https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53327906 https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/07/07/trump-officially-withdraws-us-from-world-health-organization/#6c6df1d51e4e https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/10/congress-weighs-next-steps-on-who-relationship/ What are your thoughts on this matter? Sound off below. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heygurlhi 3,200 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Desperate men take desperate measures Ignore me i drink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatica 13,698 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 US is more and more isolated, China is making smart moved to spread healthcare and investments in Africa, partnering up with Europe and keeping tight diplomatic relationships with Russia, queen US is alone I didn't ask for a free ride, I only asked you to show me a real good time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Gaga's curse strikes again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 27,737 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 The WHO is a mess, but still, I trust no decision that the Trump administration makes to be a good one. She/Her/Hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, PunkTheFunk said: Gaga's curse strikes again Everyone wanting the Chromatica era when we should have stanned her WHO era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 36,080 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 As the election nears, he's going full redneck and full alt-right to appease his nazi/racist/conspirator fans. I've seen these exact moves in my own country before. We have a democ- a dictator. Make of that what you will So long ggd, it was nice while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 31,086 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Isn't it a sign that Trump wants to murder americans? His country is already in an awful situation and it will get worse if he leaves the WHO no ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAmerican 13,672 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Go to https://iwillvote.com/ to check your registration and voter information. We have to defeat Trump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 80,160 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Please vote Trump out, please vote him out, for the love of god please VOTE HIM OUT 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔴𝔞𝔶 𝔦𝔱𝔰 𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔨 𝔞𝔫𝔡...𝔦𝔱𝔰 𝔣𝔞𝔠𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔢. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidward T 2,470 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 the WHO is corrupt to the core, as much as I hate Trump, I am glad they are being held accountable. They let the virus spread and covered up China's shady handling of the virus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUtterfield 8 41,816 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 He needs to go jfc November can’t come soon enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampool 5,560 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 4 months and he’s out of office. Don’t forget to vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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