The United States levied sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a top trial lawyer. News organizations covered the news. CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, and Al Jazeera all reported on the new measures. CNN stated that the step fuels a drive to take apart the court. NBC News labeled the action the recent strike on the court.
The ICC fought back. The court forcefully rejected the new US sanctions listings. Japan also spoke out against the United States over the sanctions. Japan described the US move disappointing.