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Fact Check: No Evidence of Trump's Plan to Secure Duterte's ICC Release
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2026-07-22 14:49   Justice   10

Fact Check: No Evidence of Trump's Plan to Secure Duterte's ICC Release

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The article debunks the claim that US President Donald Trump has a plan to secure former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's release from the International Criminal Court (ICC).It states there are no official statements from Trump or the White House regarding any intention to seek Duterte's release.The US has no authority over ICC matters, and Duterte remains detained at the ICC with his trial scheduled to start on November 30, 2026.The false claim misleads the public about Duterte's crimes against humanity case.The article also notes that similar posts have been debunked since Duterte's arrest in March 2025.The US is not a state party to the Rome Statute and has no jurisdiction over ICC affairs.The ICC has confirmed all charges against Duterte, including his alleged involvement in killings under his war on drugs and the Davao Death Squad.The article emphasizes the importance of verifying information to prevent misinformation.

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