The U.S. campaign against the ICC is not a new phenomenon — it spans four administrations and a quarter century. But the 2025 escalation represents a qualitative shift: from sanctioning individuals to explicitly targeting the institution itself. With 124 member states — including all 27 EU nations — the court represents one of the broadest multilateral legal compacts in existence. Washington is effectively placing itself in confrontation with nearly two-thirds of the world's recognized states.