"I Feel Like I'm Losing Brain Cells": "Congratulations America! You Elected An Absolute Moron": The Internet Has A Lot To Say About Trump's Executive Order Withdrawing The US From The World Health Organization
By Morgan Sloss
Since Donald Trump's inauguration , he's already issued a slew of horrifying executive orders.
One of the most alarming ones was the withdrawal of the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). When handed the paperwork in the Oval Office, he said, "Ohhh. That's a big one."
The executive order lists the reasons behind the withdrawal, ironically including "the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic" despite Trump's own mismanagement of the pandemic. The decision is also attributed to a lack of reforms, political influence from WHO member states, and "unfairly onerous payments" from the US.
WHO responded with a statement asking the US to reconsider. "For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership of WHO."
Naturally, the internet had a lot to say about all this. Many people were stunned and upset:
Others couldn't believe how much damage Trump did in one day:
People warned against the consequences of this...
...and worried about what it'll mean in the future: