Bolton's shot at global court draws ire of U.S. allies, foes

Politico ---------- The foreign offices of France and Germany on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for the International Criminal Court following national security adviser John Bolton’s remarks that the court could face severe repercussions, including sanctions, should it pursue an investigation into alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan. Bolton blasted the court as “illegitimate” in a Monday speech, his first major one since arriving in the White House. The remarks drew opposition from a French foreign ministry spokeswoman who affirmed her country's support for the ICC. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.