(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a controversial initiative, Senate Republicans are on the move to cut ties with the United Nations, claiming the international body is not serving American interests.
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The DEFUND Act, introduced by Senator Mike Lee and backed by several fellow conservatives, seeks to reclaim national sovereignty and financial prudence.
Senator Mike Lee of Utah has introduced the DEFUND Act, a bold piece of legislation aimed at severing the United States’ connection to the United Nations.
Proponents argue that the international organization, often perceived as a hub of bureaucracy and inefficiency, has not adequately championed American interests, instead becoming a drain on U.S. resources.
“The United Nations has devolved into a platform for tyrants and a venue to attack America and her allies,” Lee stated.
This legislative move would repeal the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, terminating all U.S. financial support for the UN.
The fact that the U.S. contributed over $18 billion in 2022, accounting for approximately one-third of the U.N.’s budget, is a point of contention for many.
Advocates of the act argue this money could be better spent reinforcing domestic policies.
“No more blank checks for the United Nations. If we engage with the UN in the future, it will be on our terms, with the full backing of the Senate and an iron-clad escape clause,” declared Sen. Mike Lee, cited by Deseret News.
Senators Marsha Blackburn and Rick Scott have thrown their support behind the DEFUND Act.
Complementary legislation is also being pushed in the House by Representatives Mike Rogers and Chip Roy.
The bill stipulates that any future rejoining of the U.N. would require Senate approval, thereby preventing hasty re-affiliation without explicit legislative consent.
Critics argue the U.N. has continually undermined U.S. interests and failed to address global issues effectively.
NEW: U.S. Republican lawmakers introduce bill to withdraw from the United Nations.
The proposed legislation calls for a complete U.S. exit from the UN, including halting funding for the organization and its agencies and banning participation in peacekeeping missions.
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Concerns have been raised about entities like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), with allegations of ties to Hamas, while the U.N.’s handling of human rights and climate policies has also come under fire.
Many lawmakers contend the U.N. has betrayed American values.
While public opinion remains divided, with 52% of Americans having a favorable view of the U.N., the DEFUND Act comes as a strong signal to prioritize America’s self-determination and fiscal responsibility.
President Trump’s previous efforts, including withdrawing from the U.N. Human Rights Council, set a precedent for such bold international policy changes.
Ultimately, the DEFUND Act embodies the principles of national sovereignty and challenges the status quo of foreign policy under the guise of inefficient globalist agendas.
While its future remains uncertain, the act echoes the sentiments of many who advocate reclaiming America’s place on the world stage through policies that put American citizens first.
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