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Pete Hegseth: “There is no legitimate basis for the ICC's lawless power…”

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Now, speaking of socialism, make no doubt about it, the international left, along with their enabling left wing media is Plotting to unlawfully assert International Criminal Court jurisdiction over US and partner military personnel and operations. To be clear, There is no legitimate basis for the ICC's lawless power grab. that they will entertain anywhere they can in the world. Our efforts in this effort are 100% lawful under the laws of armed conflict. (1:00:53–1:00:59)

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Asserts that there is no legitimate basis for the ICC's actions.

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