Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

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US President Donald Trump speaks during his inauguration ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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US President Donald Trump has authorised economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of US citizens or US allies such as Israel, drawing condemnation – but also some praise – abroad.

The ICC is a permanent court that can prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression against the territory of member states or by their nationals.