Trump Halts World Health Organization Funding Over COVID-19 Response

The transcript discusses the funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the criticism it faced for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump announced a halt in US funding to the WHO, citing its failure to act quickly and transparently. The US had contributed significantly to the WHO, and Trump's decision was met with global criticism, including from the UN and the American Medical Association, who urged reconsideration of the funding halt.

What was President Trump's main criticism of the WHO regarding the COVID-19 outbreak?

• They acted too slowly to raise the alarm.

• They did not provide enough funding.

• They focused too much on other diseases.

• They did not support China's efforts.

How much did the US contribute to the WHO during the 2019 fiscal year?

• $500 million

• $453 million

• $200 million

• $100 million

What were some criticisms faced by President Trump regarding his handling of the pandemic?

• Lack of international cooperation

• Insufficient testing and hospital preparation

• Ignoring the pandemic entirely

• Overfunding the WHO

Who urged the US to reconsider its decision to halt funding to the WHO?

• The International Monetary Fund

• The UN Secretary-General

• The European Union

• The World Bank

What was the American Medical Association's stance on the US halting funding to the WHO?

• They called it a necessary move.

• They urged reconsideration, calling it dangerous.

• They supported the decision.

• They had no comment.