On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations. The action followed Executive Order 14199 (Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations). The list of organizations from which the United States will withdraw was made public, and reviews of additional bodies remain ongoing.

According to the press statement, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the organizations targeted for withdrawal were found to be redundant, mismanaged, ineffective, or advancing agendas viewed as inconsistent with U.S. interests, sovereignty, or resource priorities. The announcement reflected a broader critique of multilateral engagement, stating that international organizations have shifted away from cooperation. The move is presented as part of a wider reassessment of U.S. participation in international institutions and the allocation of taxpayer funding abroad.

The United States will now initiate formal withdrawal procedures where required by treaty or institutional rules and may identify further organizations for withdrawal as the review process continues.