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Trump: Congress To Vote On Bill To Leave The UN

Days after Trump’s inauguration, members of Congress are seizing the moment and pushing for America to exit the United Nations, introducing a bill to the House that will repeal the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and reclaim full American sovereignty. Under a Trump presidency there is a growing belief that the idea of America exiting the UN is not only feasible but could capture the national imagination, as American citizens seek to defeat the corrupt global elite and regain control of their country. The bill is called the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 and it is set to repeal the United States’ participation in the UN and outlaw the authorization of any American funds for the UN, as well as the participation of US military in any UN operation. The bill also revokes diplomatic immunity for UN officials. The bill requires: (1) the President to terminate US membership in the United Nations, including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other formally affiliated body; and (2) closure of the US Mission to the United Nations. The bill prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for the US assessed or voluntary contribution to the UN, (2) the authorization of funds for any US contribution to any [...]

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