He added that Americans are safer when the United States is engaged in strengthening global health.
Americans are safer when America is engaged in strengthening global health. On my first day as President, I will rejoin the @WHO and restore our leadership on the world stage. https://t.co/8uazVIgPZB
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 7, 2020
The US administration notified on Tuesday the United Nations and the Congress of its withdrawal from the WHO effective 6 July 2021. President Donald Trump routinely accuses the organisation of colluding with China to cover up the origins and handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
In April, Trump announced a temporary freeze of US funding for the WHO and warned that the freeze would become permanent unless the organisation committed to major changes within 30 days. However, in late May, Trump confirmed the United States would withdraw from the WHO and redirect funds to other global health needs.
