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President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum directing the United States to begin withdrawing from 66 international organizations، a sweeping move the White House argues will reduce costs and refocus national priorities.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

What the memo covers

On January 8، 2026، the White House press office announced on the X platform that the directive lists 66 organizations for exit: 31 entities within the United Nations system and 35 bodies outside it.

Officials say the decision targets institutions deemed out of step with U.S. interests or ineffective in fulfilling their mandates.

White House rationale

The memorandum criticizes what it describes as pushes for “global governance” and stringent climate initiatives، saying these run counter to U.S. sovereignty and economic priorities. It argues that American taxpayers have spent billions of dollars on low-return programs and that those funds would be better directed to domestic goals.

What happens next

Federal agencies are instructed to phase out memberships and reduce funding in line with the memo’s guidance. Detailed timelines and procedures will be set for each organization as the process advances.

Background

The approach is consistent with earlier moves under Trump. After taking office previously، his administration initiated a withdrawal from the World Health Organization and took steps to leave the Paris climate agreement.