White House·Statement
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the International Criminal Court
Trump extends national emergency over International Criminal Court actions targeting U.S. and Israel
Key Points
- Trump continues a national emergency tied to actions by the International Criminal Court for one more year.
- The statement says the ICC’s efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute certain “protected persons” are a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
- The notice specifically points to ICC actions involving the U.S. and Israel, including arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and a former defense minister.
- For most Americans, this doesn’t change daily life right away, but it can keep in place U.S. tools like economic restrictions aimed at people involved with these ICC actions.
- Trump says the extension is needed past February 6, 2026, and the White House will send the notice to Congress and publish it publicly.
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White House Statement
Official Title
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the International Criminal Court
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