John -- Did you see Charles’ email yesterday?

Last week, Trump halted funding for the World Health Organization. According to CNN, the Trump administration only delivered about half of the funding Congress has allocated, leaving as much as $200 million on hold.

That’s money WHO needs to fight the Covid-19 pandemic right now.

Take a moment to read Charles’ message below, and then add your name to support the World Health Organization and demand Congress do everything in its power to make sure WHO gets the funds it needs right now to fight the Covid-19 pandemic >>

John,

On Tuesday, Trump halted funding for the World Health Organization.

CNN reports the Trump administration had only delivered about half of the money allocated by Congress so far, leaving as much as $200 million dollars the WHO needs to fight the Covid-19 pandemic on hold.

Speaker Pelosi said in the Washington Post on Wednesday the decision was "dangerous" and added:

“The president’s halting of funding to the WHO as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic is senseless. We can only be successful in defeating this global pandemic through a coordinated international response with respect for science and data.”

She's right, of course. Fortunately, with enough grassroots support, Congress can do something about it.

Add your name in support the Would Health Organization and demand Congress do everything in its power to protect funding and enforce delivery of the already allocated resources needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic without delay.

Fortunately, America is not a dictatorship yet. The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse. Congress already allocated this money and the law requires the World Health Organization receive it.

That's why legal experts suggest Congress sue in court to require enforcement and force the Trump administration to follow the existing law. However, Trump is trying to use a loophole that allows for a 60 to 90 day review which would let them, based on the findings of the review, legally divert the funds into other related health programs.

Traditionally, Congress would have to sign off on any change, but not all legal experts believe the sign off is required by law which is why the administration has moved forward without it in the past.

In other words, Congress might not win in court. That's also why that can't be the only strategy.

Another way legal experts say Congress can force the administration to deliver the rest of the allocated resources is by closing the loophole, including restrictions and specifically requiring immediate funding in the next Covid-19 bill.

Here's the bottom-line: Congress should do both and more.

If you agree Congress must do everything in its power to fund the World Health Organization immediately, add your name right now >>

Trump isn't a dictator. He's a public servant whether he likes it or not.

Congress can force the Trump administration to fund the World Health Organization if they fight back and don't back down.

That's why it's so important every Member of Congress knows, if they stand up, we'll have their back.

Thank you in advance for adding your name and showing the incredible grassroots support nationwide.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keeping fighting. We're all in this together.

— Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Chair
Democracy for America