Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) should no longer receive financial support from the United States.
“The WHO and similarly compromised multilateral orgs cannot be supported any longer by American taxpayers,” said Cortes.
Cortes made this statement in a post on X on January 23, 2026. He was responding to a post by Texas Representative Chip Roy, who supported the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the WHO. Cortes described the move as “fantastic” and urged that similar international organizations also be denied U.S. funding.
According to Statista, the United States has been the largest contributor to the WHO, providing $958.5 million in 2024-2025 through assessed and voluntary funds. With the withdrawal, unpaid dues exceed $133 million, impacting programs in regions reliant on U.S. support. This shift underscores domestic priorities over international commitments in health funding.
Global funding for organizations like the WHO is facing declines, with international humanitarian assistance dropping 11 percent in 2024 to under $5 billion less than previous levels. The WHO’s biennial budget stands at $6.83 billion, supported by member contributions; however, trends indicate reduced donor pledges amid economic pressures. These changes could strain worldwide health coordination and response capabilities.
Steve Cortes is Founder and President of League of American Workers and serves as a senior political advisor to CatholicVote. He is a former senior advisor to President Trump and JD Vance and has been a commentator for Fox News and CNN. Cortes regularly releases documentaries and columns at cortesinvestigates.com.
