The United States put sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a senior trial lawyer. Media outlets covered the news. CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, and Al Jazeera all detailed the new measures. CNN stated that the step adds to a effort to take apart the court. NBC News labeled the step the newest attack on the court.
The ICC hit back. The court firmly rejected the new US sanctions designations. Japan also spoke out against the United States over the sanctions. Japan called the US move disappointing.