Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court

Author: Joseph StepanskyPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: United States
World / International
Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a whole-of-government campaign to 'systematically disable' the International Criminal Court's ability to operate. The Trump administration has already imposed sanctions on ICC judges and rights groups that provided evidence to the court. In a video statement, Rubio accused the ICC of 'waging a war against our country' and threatened retaliation against nations that refuse to reject the court's 'purported authority'. Measures under consideration include increased sanctions, travel bans, and pressure on US partners.

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