U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may consider rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), three years after he ordered the country’s withdrawal from the global health body.
Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, Trump emphasized that the WHO must undergo significant reforms before the U.S. could reconsider its membership.
“Maybe we would consider doing it again, I don’t know. Maybe we would. They would have to clean it up,” Trump said.
The United States, under Trump’s previous administration, began the process of exiting the WHO in July 2020, citing dissatisfaction with the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over alleged favoritism toward China. The withdrawal was later reversed by President Joe Biden upon taking office in 2021.
Trump’s renewed stance on the WHO comes as the U.S. is set to officially leave the organization on January 22, 2026, following his recent executive order.
In his speech, Trump also addressed economic ties with Saudi Arabia, revealing that he intends to secure a $1 trillion investment from the Gulf nation. According to him, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has already pledged $600 billion in trade and investment over the next four years.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the U.S.’s financial contributions to the WHO, arguing that China, with its larger population, pays significantly less.
While Trump has not officially declared plans for rejoining the WHO, his comments indicate that a return is not off the table—provided the organization implements reforms that align with U.S. interests.