The directive about WHO was part of a flurry of executive orders that Trump issued on the day of his inauguration. AdvertisementIn 2020, as COVID-19 was first spreading across the U.S., Trump accused WHO of showing too much deference to China, where the pandemic started. “World health ripped us off,” Trump said at a news conference announcing the day’s executive orders. We Won't Back Down Donald Trump has reclaimed the most powerful seat in our nation's government. AdvertisementOn Monday, public health experts warned that withdrawing from the agency could actually mean China has even more influence over global health policy.

Source: Huffington Post January 21, 2025 09:53 UTC