Thread explains why US w/drawal from @WHO is unlawful & unethical, among most ruinous presidential decisions in history. It will weaken US health & security in midst of a historic #COVID19 pandemic. That& #39;s why we sent a letter to Congress urging action:
https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/letter-to-congress-on-who-withdrawal-from-public-health-law-and-international-relations-leaders/">https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/letter-to...
https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/letter-to-congress-on-who-withdrawal-from-public-health-law-and-international-relations-leaders/">https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/letter-to...
Let& #39;s start w/ fact that @SecPompeo sent letter to @UN w/o first notifying @WHO or Congress. They weren& #39;t informed until a day later. No press briefing or media scrutiny. This lack of transparency & accountability is exactly the unfounded charge @POTUS made against @tedros.
Trump cannot unilaterally w/draw from @WHO w/o Congress. My article w/ @HongjuKoh explains why:
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2020-06-05/how-keep-united-states-who
US">https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/... entered WHO under Joint Congressional resolution. @POTUS can& #39;t w/draw w/o consent of Congress. US also owes all past & current @WHO dues through July 2021.
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2020-06-05/how-keep-united-states-who
US">https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/... entered WHO under Joint Congressional resolution. @POTUS can& #39;t w/draw w/o consent of Congress. US also owes all past & current @WHO dues through July 2021.