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Morgan Music

Trump Announces Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Accuses It of 'Illegitimate and Baseless Actions' Against US and Israel

US President Donald Trump (R) meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of unfairly targeting the United States and Israel with its investigations.

The sanctions, which include visa restrictions and financial penalties, apply to individuals involved in ICC probes related to U.S. citizens or its allies. Trump's order states that the ICC's actions "set a dangerous precedent" and could expose U.S. military personnel and officials to harassment and prosecution.

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