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President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

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A Presidential Memorandum was signed directing U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations.

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On January 7, 2026 President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations—35 non-UN bodies and 31 UN entities—deeming them contrary to U.S. national interests. The memorandum orders all executive departments and agencies to cease participation and funding following a review of U.S. memberships, with the administration framing the move as restoring American sovereignty, saving taxpayer dollars, and refocusing resources on domestic priorities.
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An official Presidential Memorandum dated January 7, 2026, on WhiteHouse.gov directs executive departments and agencies to take immediate steps to withdraw the United States from the 66 entities listed in Section 2—35 non‑UN organizations and 31 UN organizations. A U.S. State Department press statement the same day states that President Trump “announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations” pursuant to Executive Order 14199. Major independent outlets, including Reuters, AP, and NPR, all report that Trump signed an order or memorandum to withdraw U.S. support from 66 international organizations or entities. The verdict is True because multiple primary government documents and independent news reports consistently confirm that President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations on January 7, 2026.

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  1. Update · Jan 08, 2026, 08:29 AMTrue
    An official Presidential Memorandum dated January 7, 2026, on WhiteHouse.gov directs executive departments and agencies to take immediate steps to withdraw the United States from the 66 entities listed in Section 2—35 non‑UN organizations and 31 UN organizations. A U.S. State Department press statement the same day states that President Trump “announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations” pursuant to Executive Order 14199. Major independent outlets, including Reuters, AP, and NPR, all report that Trump signed an order or memorandum to withdraw U.S. support from 66 international organizations or entities. The verdict is True because multiple primary government documents and independent news reports consistently confirm that President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations on January 7, 2026.
  2. Original article · Jan 07, 2026
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