Morning Links | 15 Apr 20

HE WAS HIRED TO BE A DISRUPTOR. AND DISRUPT HE DOES. Trump announces US will halt funding to World Health Organization over coronavirus response. Personally, I admire this move.

“The United States is the WHO’s largest single donor, and the State Department had previously planned to provide the agency $893 million in the current two-year funding period. Trump said the United States contributes roughly $400 to $500 million per year to WHO, while China offers only about $40 million. The money saved will go to areas that “most need it,” Trump asserted.

“‘We have deep concerns over whether America’s generosity has been put to the best use possible,’ Trump said, accusing the WHO of failing to adequately keep the international community apprised of the threat of the coronavirus.”