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Trump Claims ICC Drive Protects Netanyahu; Rubio Warns US Troops

7/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the ICC dismantling campaign was meant to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not himself.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said five countries plan to quit the court and warned U.S. service members could face prosecution for wartime actions.
The administration will lobby nations to leave the court, impose travel bans and sanctions, which ICC judges and U.S. advocacy groups say violate free-speech rights.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the ICC dismantling campaign was meant to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not himself.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said five countries plan to quit the court and warned U.S. service members could face prosecution for wartime actions.
The administration will lobby nations to leave the court, impose travel bans and sanctions, which ICC judges and U.S. advocacy groups say violate free-speech rights.