Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations, citing concerns about the organization failing to align with American interests and President Trump's 'America First' agenda.
Key Points
Sen. Mike Lee introduced the Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025
U.S. provides the most funding to the U.N., approximately $18 billion in 2022
U.N. criticized for not preventing conflicts, human rights violations, and pandemics
Pros
Prioritizing real alliances that keep the country safe and prosperous
Cutting funding to a corrupt organization that undermines U.S. interests
Highlighting failures of the United Nations in preventing wars, genocides, and human rights violations
Cons
Divided views among the American people on the U.N.
Democrats and liberal-leaning independents maintain a more favorable view of the U.N. compared to Republicans
Concerns about the U.N.'s neutrality amid conflicts like the Israel-Hamas conflict