"I Feel Like I'm Losing Brain Cells": Here's What People Are Saying About Trump Pulling The US Out Of The World Health Organization
Since Donald Trump's inauguration yesterday, he's already issued a slew of horrifying executive orders.
One of the most alarming ones was the withdrawal of the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). When handed the paperwork in the Oval Office, he said, "Ohhh. That's a big one."
Trump: What is this one?“Withdrawing from the World Heath Organization”Trump: Ohhh pic.twitter.com/kyh9I1lXyq
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 21, 2025
C-Span / Twitter: @Acyn
The executive order lists the reasons behind the withdrawal, ironically including "the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic" despite Trump's own mismanagement of the pandemic. The decision is also attributed to a lack of reforms, political influence from WHO member states, and "unfairly onerous payments" from the US.
Today, WHO responded with a statement asking the US to reconsider. "For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership of WHO."
Naturally, the internet had a lot to say about all this. Many people were stunned and upset:
what exactly are we doing here. https://t.co/SwHc0YOMf5
— matt (@mattxiv) January 21, 2025
The White House / whitehouse.gov Twitter: @mattxiv
I feel like I’m losing brain cells watching people express happiness about that man withdrawing America from the World Health Organization like …HUH ????????
— Zion Destiny ~ ⁷ (@zionnndestinyyy) January 21, 2025
i wouldn’t understand because i’m not a fucking idiot but how does someone see trump withdrawing from the World Health Organization and go “fuck yeah finally” like what is one positive of that please enlighten me
— emily ☾ (@sparklyboots89) January 21, 2025
Others couldn't believe how much damage Trump did in one day:
withdraws the US from WHO, pardons 1.5k people convicted in january 6, shutting down the CBP one app, taking down the reproductive rights website, withdrawing us from the paris climate agreement, declaring 2 genders.......all in one day.......... pic.twitter.com/oWD9KfRCvY
— 🍓 (@moonlitcity) January 21, 2025
Nickelodeon / Twitter: @moonlitcity
So far today, we have:- withdrawn from Paris Climate agreement - announced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting February 1 - withdrawn from World Health OrganizationThis is the “stability” you voted for, MAGA?
— Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) January 21, 2025
People warned against the consequences of this...
Trump’s White House just withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization. This shameful embrace of science denial puts the entire world at greater risk of climate catastrophe and deadly pandemics.
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) January 21, 2025
withdrawing from the world health organization is actually going to have massive implications globally but i’m seeing people praise it…this society is so doomed i’m not even kidding
— noor (@ahsokamidala) January 21, 2025
...and worried about what it'll mean in the future:
So, Donny has taken us out of the World Health Organization. We are all set to be wiped out in the event of a major health problem or pandemic.
— Wallis Weaver (@wallisweaver) January 21, 2025
MaKE AmeRiCa SicK aGaIN
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) January 21, 2025
since he withdrew the us from the WHO…we can just assume that if there’s ever even an inkling of another global pandemic Americans will be prohibited from entering… anywhere
— sarah lugor! (@sarahlugor) January 21, 2025
And many people directly addressed the people who voted for Trump:
Trump just removed the US from the World Health Organization while we’re seeing increased concern over bird flu. Congratulations America! You elected an absolute moron.
— Olivia Julianna 🇺🇸🦅🗳️ (@0liviajulianna) January 21, 2025
Blasé as he destroys the United States of America on Day One. If you voted for this maniac, you have done more damage than you know.
— The Resistor Sister®️♥️🇺🇸 (@the_resistor) January 21, 2025
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