🌍 In a twist of diplomatic irony, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has clarified that the U.S. *can’t* withdraw from a club it already left. The body confirmed Thursday that America’s membership officially expired on December 31, 2024, after a three-year term. 🇺🇳🚫
🔍 UNHRC spokesperson Pascal Sim explained: \"The U.S. became an automatic observer state on January 1, 2025. You can’t quit something you’re not part of.\" The statement comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order this week attempting to exit the council—a move the UN says is like \"unsubscribing from an email list you’ve already been removed from.\"
📜 This isn’t America’s first rodeo: Trump withdrew the U.S. in 2018 during his first term, only for the Biden administration to rejoin in 2022. The 47-member council rotates seats annually, with countries serving staggered three-year terms.
💡 While the UN emphasized it welcomes all member states’ input, observers note this latest move highlights recurring tensions between Washington and multilateral institutions. Could this be diplomatic déjà vu? 🤔
