Trump Administration Announces Severe Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

U.S. officials announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court hours after a former judge received the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

The Trump administration announced severe sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, according to The New York Times.

The announcement came just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded its annual honor to a former judge of the court.

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