Rubio Warns ICC Against 'Quoting Laws to Men with Swords' Amid Post-Midterm Strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered his first major speech since the Republican midterm losses, warning the International Criminal Court (ICC) against enforcing laws the US does not recognize. He characterized international law as a tool of the 'global elite' and defended the administration's recent actions, including boat strikes in the Caribbean and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Rubio dismissed the electoral defeats as temporary setbacks, arguing that conservative ideology persists beyond election cycles. The address, given to the Federalist Society, intensified speculation about his potential 2028 presidential bid while reaffirming the Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the ICC.