President Trump declined an invitation to address a virtual gathering of the World Health Organization, which proceeded today with addresses from several world leaders but only a blistering rebuke from the U.S.
The big picture: A source familiar with Trump’s thinking said he has no interest in doing anything with the WHO right now. Trump has excoriated the WHO, saying it’s kowtowing to China, and he’s frozen U.S. funding for the global health agency.
Behind the scenes: The WHO extended an invitation earlier this month for Trump to speak at Monday’s virtual gathering of the World Health Assembly, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Continue reading.