Drew Johnson, candidate for Nevada State Treasurer, said on May 3 that the United Nations should not receive U.S. taxpayer funding unless it improves its transparency and accountability standards. Johnson issued the statement in a May 3 post on X marking World Press Freedom Day.
“The UN bans journalists from its taxpayer-funded events and even had me detained by police for exposing UN WHO plans for an international sales tax. The UN shouldn’t get a penny from American taxpayers until it operates in an open and transparent manner. I’ll continue my fight for transparency and accountability as Nevada’s State Treasurer,” Johnson said in the post.
The United States is assessed approximately 22% of the United Nations’ regular budget. In recent years, that assessment has exceeded $820 million for core operations, with additional funding directed toward peacekeeping missions and other programs, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
The United States has accumulated unpaid assessments to the United Nations in recent reporting periods. Federal budget actions have also included reviews of U.S. participation and spending priorities for multilateral institutions, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Johnson founded a pro-liberty think tank at age 24 and has worked as a policy analyst and government watchdog focused on public spending. He previously ran for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in 2024 and is seeking the office of Nevada State Treasurer, according to his campaign website.
