The Internet Has A Lot To Say About Trump’s Executive Order Withdrawing The US From The World Health Organization

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The Internet Has A Lot To Say About Trump’s Executive Order Withdrawing The US From The World Health Organization

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Since Donald Trump’s

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yesterday, he’s already issued a slew of horrifying

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One of the most alarming ones was the

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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.”

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The executive order lists the reasons behind the withdrawal, ironically including “the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic” despite Trump’s own

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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.

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Today, WHO responded with a

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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.”

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Naturally, the internet had a lot to say about all this. Many people were stunned and upset:

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Others couldn’t believe how much damage Trump did in one day:

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People warned against the consequences of this…

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…and worried about what it’ll mean in the future:

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And many people directly addressed the people who voted for Trump:

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What do you think about the US withdrawing from the World Health Organization? LMK in the comments below.

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