“enjoy the benefits of the U.S. security umbrella”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a broad effort to pressure the International Criminal Court, including sanctioning its officials and urging member states to leave the institution. Speaking Monday, Rubio said nations that rely on American security protections should refuse to accept the court’s authority over U.S. citizens. His remarks came as the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces a UK suspension over sexual misconduct allegations—which he denies—and a looming removal vote. The Trump administration has already sanctioned Khan and others over ICC warrants for Israeli officials and investigations into U.S. personnel. Rubio’s push escalates long-standing U.S. hostility toward the court, which European officials condemned, while the ICC’s governing body prepares to decide Khan’s fate later this month.
- abcnews.com ↗︎14 JUL 2026