Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say2-MIN READ2-MIN2ListenPublished: 6:22am, 21 Sep 2026US President Donald Trump’s administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court (ICC) and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would step up its attack on the global tribunal that prosecutes war crimes and genocide worldwide.The Trump administration has made no secret of its disdain for the court and has worked to undermine it. US officials want the court to drop its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders as well as a past investigation into American troops in Afghanistan.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
The Trump administration has prepared sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and intends to announce them soon, according to two sources. This action represents an escalation of the administration's efforts to undermine the global tribunal, which prosecutes war crimes and genocide.
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The Trump administration has prepared sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and intends to announce them soon, according to two sources. This action represents an escalation of the administration's efforts to undermine the global tribunal, which prosecutes war crimes and genocide. US officials have expressed their disapproval of the ICC and have actively worked against it. Specifically, the administration wants the ICC to withdraw arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders and to cease its investigation into American troops in Afghanistan.
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The US wants the court to drop an investigation into American troops in Afghanistan.
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The US wants the court to drop arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
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The administration plans to announce the sanctions soon.
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The Trump administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court (ICC).
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