US assures UN of support but stresses reform needed to 'exceed' potential

The US administration has assured the United Nations of its support but stressed the need for reforms to help the institution 'exceed its potential.' An envoy for UN reform stated that President Trump believes in the UN's core missions, even after withdrawing funding from several UN-related organizations. While the US has recently paid $159 million towards its regular budget and $2 billion for humanitarian affairs, it still owes over $3.5 billion in arrears, contributing to a UN liquidity crisis. The administration's reform envoy also noted that peacekeeping missions must be reined in as part of this reform process.