As of September 22, 2026, the Trump administration is preparing comprehensive sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with measures designed to disrupt the Hague court's financial systems, IT services, and investigations. The action represents an escalation of Washington's campaign against the ICC.
The Trump administration prepared sanctions against the International Criminal Court as of September 22, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's July campaign to isolate the tribunal and urge countries to withdraw.
As of September 4, 2026, current and former leaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body warned that diplomatic isolation efforts aim to undermine global rule of law. The statements came as the Trump administration sanctioned ICC judges and officials, including the court's president, and pressured member countries to withdraw.