The United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, announced on July 22, 2025, its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by the end of December 2026. This marks the third time the U.S. has exited UNESCO, having previously left in 2018 during Trump's first term and rejoined in June 2023 under President Joe Biden. The State Department cited multiple reasons for the withdrawal, including UNESCO's perceived anti-Israel bias, its admission of the State of Palestine as a member, and the promotion of what the U.S. described as "woke," "divisive," and "globalist" social and cultural agendas that conflict with the "America First" policy. The U.S. government stated that continued membership no longer aligns with national interests. UNESCO's Director-General Audrey Azoulay expressed deep regret over the decision, noting it contradicts the principles of multilateralism and could impact U.S. communities seeking World Heritage status and other cultural partnerships. The move has been met with regret by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other international actors, while Israel welcomed the U.S. withdrawal. The announcement continues a broader pattern of the Trump administration's disengagement from international organizations.