On 2026-07-31, President Donald Trump stated that the US campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court was primarily intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not himself, with Secretary of State Rubio noting that American service members could also be at risk.
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CAMP DAVID, Maryland, July 31 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that a U.S. campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court was intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution, not himself.
Trump says ICC campaign aimed at defending Netanyahu, not himself Reuters
Trump linked the US push against the ICC to efforts to protect Netanyahu, while Rubio said American service members could also be at risk.