U.S. to Withdraw from UNESCO Again: Trump Revives Controversial Move

President Trump has decided to pull the U.S. out of UNESCO, accusing it of supporting divisive cultural causes. The decision is consistent with his 'America-first' policy and previous criticisms of UNESCO's globalist agenda. UNESCO's Chief regrets the move, while Israel praises U.S. moral leadership.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-07-2025 00:21 IST | Created: 23-07-2025 00:21 IST
U.S. to Withdraw from UNESCO Again: Trump Revives Controversial Move
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President Donald Trump has announced his decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO, citing concerns over the organization's support for what he describes as 'woke, divisive cultural and social causes'. The move is a return to his previous stance during his first presidential term, a policy that had been reversed by Joe Biden.

The United States' decision to exit the Paris-based agency is set to take effect at the end of next year. Trump officials are advocating for an 'America-first' foreign policy, expressing skepticism towards multilateral organizations such as UNESCO, which they accuse of endorsing a globalist agenda opposed to U.S. interests.

While UNESCO Chief Audrey Azoulay expressed regret over the decision, she indicated that it was anticipated and that steps had been taken to prepare for the eventuality. France reaffirmed its support for UNESCO, and Israel lauded the U.S. decision, citing UNESCO's alleged anti-Israel bias as problematic.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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