Trump administration prepares sanctions against the International Criminal Court

The administration of President Donald Trump is preparing to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to reports from The Wall Street Journal citing government officials. The proposed measures would prohibit most financial transactions with the institution following a grace period of six to seven months. While the official timeline for the announcement remains unconfirmed, some sources indicate that the final decision could be formalized as early as this week during the UN General Assembly or shortly thereafter.

Although a State Department spokesperson declined to confirm specific actions, they reiterated the stance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has previously characterized the ICC as a threat to American sovereignty. The United States has a history of targeting the court, having already implemented sanctions against specific ICC officials in the past. Reuters reported that it could not independently verify the documents mentioned by The Wall Street Journal. The potential move reflects ongoing tensions between Washington and the international body regarding jurisdictional authority.