Rubio against the Hague Court: 'Stop quoting laws to people with swords'

The U.S. Secretary of State renewed his attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling its conduct a tool of the elite.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched another sharp attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the weekend. In a speech delivered to a legal organization, Rubio warned the court against continuing to "quote laws to people with swords," arguing that the body is instrumentalizing international law and using it as a tool for the elite. This was reported by the outlets Naftemporiki and Jutarnji list. The Secretary of State's comments reflect the U.S. administration's critical stance toward international institutions acting against the interests of sovereign nations. Further details regarding the court's response to the remarks have not yet been released.