The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorial
A fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and sanctions against the legal institution, ram home the president’s belief that might is right On Friday, Donald Trump drove home his belief that might is right and the rule of law is an obstacle rather than an essential foundation stone of international order. First came the escalated assault on the international criminal court (ICC) , sanctioning the body…
Donald Trump's administration has taken another step in its assault on the rule of law, this time sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself. This comes after the president secured a fuel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, demonstrating a clear disregard for international law in favor of his own self-interest.
The United States has a long history of chafing at the notion of being bound by the rule of law, often espousing its importance publicly while engaging in actions that undermine it. Trump has declared that his "own morality" is the sole constraint on his actions, further eroding global standards and emboldening dictators.
His brazen flouting of the law, embrace of autocrats, and rhetorical attacks all contribute to a weakening of the international order. The pursuit of personal gain and the undermining of established institutions threaten the very foundations of a just and orderly world.
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