Trump Denies Personal ICC Concerns, Says US Opposition To ICC Is Meant To Protect Netanyahu, Not Him
President Donald Trump said the US campaign against the International Criminal Court is to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, not himself.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at a Camp David cabinet meeting that five nations intend to withdraw from the ICC.
The ICC, based in The Hague, investigates war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, and can prosecute individuals from non-member states under certain conditions.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza, prompting US opposition.
The administration plans travel restrictions and financial sanctions against ICC personnel, facing legal challenges over constitutional free speech rights.
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