Fact check: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC…

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 85/100

The post accurately reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) on October 9, 2026. He stated that the US is not subject to the ICC's jurisdiction and threatened to dismantle the court if it continues to target Americans. This is confirmed by 3 sources, including official statements and major news outlets.

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Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeR_B1-iCJ0
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October 9, 2026
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @alarabiya_eng --- Caption/Description --- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, including a ban on transactions, accusing it of seeking to prosecute American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders. He says Washington will dismantle the court “piece by piece” if it continues to threaten Americans. Published: 2026-10-09T16:55:09.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @alarabiya_eng Person shown on screen (from video analysis): Marco Rubio What the video shows (from video analysis): A man in a dark blue suit and a patterned blue tie is speaking directly to the camera. He has short, dark hair and is wearing a white shirt. An American flag pin is visible on his lapel. The background appears to be an indoor setting with light-colored walls and some decorative elements. --- Claims to Verify (grade EVERY one by its id; C1 is the post's core claim) --- C1. (Spoken) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC). C2. (Spoken) The sanctions include banning transactions with the ICC, cutting off their resources and crypto, and disabling their ability to operate against the US. C3. (Spoken) Rubio stated that the United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC. C4. (Spoken) Rubio accused the ICC of seeking to prosecute American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders. C5. (Spoken) Rubio asserted that if the ICC continues to threaten Americans, the United States will dismantle the court "piece by piece." C6. (Spoken) Rubio claimed that both political parties agree that the US is not subject to the ICC's jurisdiction, but only President Trump has the resolve to end this threat. --- On-Screen Text --- ALARABIYA english Washington, DC, US Marco Rubio US Secretary of State Today, the United States is sanctioning the International Criminal Co

Claims analyzed (6)

  1. verified: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC).
    Multiple news outlets and official statements confirm that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on October 9, 2026.
  2. verified: The sanctions include banning transactions with the ICC, cutting off their resources and crypto, and disabling their ability to operate against the US.
    News reports and official statements detail that the sanctions aim to ban transactions with the ICC, cut off its resources, and cripple its ability to operate.
  3. verified: Rubio stated that the United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC.
    Marco Rubio's statements, as reported by various news sources and the Department of State, clearly assert that the US and its citizens are not subject to the ICC's jurisdiction.
  4. verified: Rubio accused the ICC of seeking to prosecute American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders.
    Official statements and news reports confirm Rubio's accusation that the ICC seeks to prosecute American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders.
  5. verified: Rubio asserted that if the ICC continues to threaten Americans, the United States will dismantle the court "piece by piece."
    Marco Rubio's statement, threatening to dismantle the ICC "piece by piece" or "brick by brick" if it continues to threaten Americans, is widely reported by news organizations and in official statements.
  6. verified: Rubio claimed that both political parties agree that the US is not subject to the ICC's jurisdiction, but only President Trump has the resolve to end this threat.
    Rubio's statement, as reported by the Department of State and news outlets, includes the claim that both political parties agree on the US not being subject to ICC jurisdiction, and attributes the resolve to act to President Trump.

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