President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the second time during his presidency, citing the agency's "anti-Israel bias" and support for what the White House characterized as "woke, divisive cultural and social causes." The withdrawal, effective December 31, 2026, marks the third time in four decades that the United States has exited the Paris-based organization, underscoring the volatile relationship between U.S.
Trump Withdraws U.S. from UNESCO Again
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the second time during his presidency, citing the agency's "anti-Israel bias" and support for what the White House characterized as "woke, divisive cultural and social causes." The withdrawal, effective December 31, 2026, marks the third time in four decades that the United States has exited the Paris-based organization, underscoring the volatile relationship between U.S.