WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign issued the below statement today on the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization during a global pandemic that has killed over 500,000 people, including over 130,000 Americans.

Gayle Smith, president and CEO of The ONE Campaign:

“Withdrawing from the World Health Organization amidst an unprecedented global pandemic is an astounding action that puts the safety of all Americans and the world at risk. The US should use its influence to strengthen and reform the WHO, not abandon it at a time when the world needs it most.”