President Trump signed an executive order placing sanctions on the International Criminal Court, asserting that the court abused its power by issuing arrest warrants against U.S. officials and Israeli leaders. He labeled the ICC as engaging in "illegitimate and baseless actions" that threaten U.S. national security. Sanctions may include asset blocking and entry bans, impacting individuals linked to the ICC's actions. This decision underscores the contentious relationship between the U.S. and international legal institutions, particularly regarding accountability for war crimes and related offenses.
Trump signed an executive order for sanctions on the ICC, citing that its actions against Americans and allies present an unusual threat to U.S. national security.
In his order, Trump labeled the ICC's efforts to investigate U.S. personnel as "illegitimate" and stated the court is "abusing its power."
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