In a sweeping overhaul, the United States has abandoned traditional multilateralism by pulling out of 66 international organizations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the end of this chapter, following President Trump’s directive targeting groups deemed fiscally irresponsible and detrimental to U.S. goals.
Rubio’s pointed Substack critique painted a picture of dysfunction: an ‘international system’ overrun by non-transparent entities rife with mandate conflicts, repetition, weak delivery, and governance failures. ‘Blank checks for international bureaucracies? Those days are history,’ he proclaimed.
The decision emerged from a thorough evaluation of efficiency, impact, and national interest alignment. Many organizations were axed for being redundant, mismanaged, wasteful, or beholden to adversarial influences threatening American independence and wealth.
No longer will U.S. funds flow to unresponsive black holes, Rubio insisted. Taxpayer dollars demand results, transparency, and fealty to American priorities—none of which these bodies provide. Their U.S.-backed legitimacy has masked systemic breakdowns in energy affordability, development, and sovereignty.
Specific UN examples underscored the rot. The Population Fund finances forced abortions, a moral outrage. UN Women dodges basic definitions in its advocacy. Climate convention spending fueled ‘alarmist’ initiatives in conflict zones. The African Descent Forum embraces discriminatory reparations.
Rubio’s verdict: unrelenting flops bordering on malice. ‘We owe our people, partners, and global audience better leadership,’ he said. By streamlining commitments, the U.S. eyes more agile, effective foreign engagement ahead.