It's a start.
Today, the United Nations agreed on a budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Among a host of other successes, the United States negotiated a reduction of over $285 million off the 2016-2017 final budget. In addition to these significant cost savings, we reduced the UN’s bloated management and support functions, bolstered support for key U.S. priorities throughout the world, and instilled more discipline and accountability throughout the UN system.
“The inefficiency and overspending of the United Nations are well known. We will no longer let the generosity of the American people be taken advantage of or remain unchecked. This historic reduction in spending – in addition to many other moves toward a more efficient and accountable UN – is a big step in the right direction. While we are pleased with the results of this year’s budget negotiations, you can be sure we’ll continue to look at ways to increase the UN’s efficiency while protecting our interests,” said Ambassador Haley.
I'm sure the media will shortly be warning us that these cuts will kill everyone. But the corrupt UN still has $5.4 billion to toss around. But this continues the administration's consistent budget pressure.
The UN's operating budget is separate from its peacekeeping budget, which was cut by $600 million in 2017 under pressure from the administration of US president Donald Trump.
A few hundred million here and there, and you're looking at some real savings.