The World Anti-Doping Agency is the body that is supposed to test and verify that athletes around the world are not cheating in major competitions like the Olympics. Most of the group’s funding comes from the United States. On his way out the door, President Biden is withholding the US contribution.
“WADA must take concrete actions to restore trust in the world antidoping system and provide athletes the full confidence they deserve,” the White House said in a statement released late on Tuesday. “When U.S. taxpayer dollars are allocated, we must ensure full accountability, and it is our responsibility to ensure those funds are used appropriately.”
The United States had been slated to contribute $3.6 million for 2024, a tiny amount of the federal budget but a significant part of WADA’s funding. The American contribution is matched by the…
