Trump Sanctions the ICC

President Trump signed an executive order reinstating sanctions on certain members and entities within the International Criminal Courts today. This movie is in reaction to the ICC’s investigations into U.S. personnel and those of allied countries, particularly Israel. The sanctions regime includes asset freezing and visa restrictions for anyone involved in sanctionable conduct.

The sanctions will be applied to ICC officials, employees, and any person or entity materially assisting in these investigations, including providing financial, material, or technological support. The EO does not only target individuals directly involved but also those aiding, sponsoring, or providing services in support of these activities.

This movie is part of a larger Trump effort to reclaim US sovereignty from various international organizations. Besides this EO, Trump has withdrawn the US from the WHO, UNESCO, UNRWA and the Paris Climate accords.

It should be noted that of all the signatory countries to the Paris accords, only the US had met the goals set out in the agreement.