UN Says U.S. Legally Must Still Fund Agencies After Trump Withdraws From Dozens

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• January 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the White House is legally required to keep paying its dues despite withdrawing from the 31 agencies related to the world body.

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