United States President Donald Trump has ordered the country to withdraw from 66 international organisations.
Naijaonpoint reports that the order was issued on Wednesday through a Presidential Memorandum signed on January 7, 2026, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
The document stated that the affected organisations no longer serve the interests of the United States.
Under the directive, all federal departments and agencies have been told to stop participating in and funding 35 non-United Nations bodies and 31 agencies linked to the United Nations.
The administration said these organisations work against US national interests, security, economic growth, or sovereignty.
The decision followed a wide review carried out earlier in the year.
The review covered every international organisation, agreement, and treaty that the United States belongs to or supports financially.
The White House explained that the aim is to stop using public funds on institutions that place global goals above the needs of Americans.
It said many of the bodies focus on global programmes that do not align with US priorities or fail to deliver results despite heavy funding.
According to the administration, billions of dollars have been spent on these organisations over the years, yet the benefits to the United States remain low.
It added that some of the groups often criticise US policies or push ideas that clash with American values and economic goals.
The move was also described as part of an effort to protect US independence.
The White House said the president is determined to end involvement in organisations it believes weaken national decision-making or waste public funds.
The administration accused several of the affected bodies of promoting policies related to climate, global governance, and social programs that it says conflict with US sovereignty and economic strength.
Officials said leaving these organisations will save money and allow the government to redirect resources to domestic needs.
These include infrastructure development, military readiness, border security, and protecting American companies from unfair foreign rules.
This latest action follows other withdrawals since Trump returned to office.
Shortly after his return, the United States exited the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement.
On his first day back in office, Trump also moved to block the global tax deal led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, saying it has no effect in the US.
Weeks later, he approved the withdrawal of the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and stopped all future funding for the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.