.@SecRubio: "The International Criminal Court is an illegitimate international organization that claims even if you are not a member of that court, that they can come after you."

From the Sunshine State to the global stage. Ambassador Blanchard visited @UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to explore how Florida's world-class agricultural research can help American farmers and fulfill President Trump's vision at UN food and agriculture institutions. 🌽 Land grant universities know that food security is national security, and that less wars start when people are well fed. UF's work on drought-resilient crops, water management, and food systems innovation is central to U.S. priorities at @FAO, @IFAD, and @WFP. 🐊🇺🇸 The Gator Nation is Everywhere. Go Gators!

Hamas has proven through its actions that it will do anything to cling to power. They hope that we will give up and turn a blind eye. We will not. The Board of Peace—a key pillar of President Trump's Peace Plan—is moving forward with pilot programs toward building a brighter future for Gaza, despite Hamas’ continued intransigence. The U.S. fully supports this effort.

America First means American Agriculture First. Last week at @FAO's Committee on Agriculture @FAOCOAG, USDA Minister-Counselor Doug Hoelscher and the U.S. delegation stood up for American farmers, ranchers, & producers—championing science-based trade standards that support American exports and backing innovation that boosts farmer profitability & U.S. competitiveness. American farmers continue to lead the way in providing food, fuel, and fiber for the world. #AmericaFirst# #FarmersFirst# #AgTrade# #BacktoBasics#

Countless deaths could have been avoided had Ukraine and Russia answered President Trump’s call to negotiate an end to this war. There is no military solution. The United States renews its call for an immediate ceasefire and good-faith negotiations toward a lasting peace.

The United States welcomes Chad's decision to withdraw from the ICC and join the growing number of nations reclaiming their sovereignty from this flawed institution. As @SecRubio has stated, the United States will never surrender its sovereignty to an unaccountable global tribunal, and we are launching a comprehensive, whole-of-government campaign to end the ICC's illegitimate overreach. We call on all other ICC members to withdraw from the Rome Statute.

The U.S. welcomes the decision by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and Venezuela to withdraw from the ICC and the new Venezuelan government's partnership on American-led efforts to dismantle the corrupt and worthless ICC. The so-called court has been "investigating" Nicolas Maduro since 2018 with no result. The ICC has instead wasted its resources on investigating and charging persons from countries that have competent, independent judicial systems and which never submitted to the jurisdiction of the court. This is blatant overreach, political bias and selective enforcement. The ICC is neither credible, independent, nor legitimate. Thanks to President Trump's leadership and the efforts of brave American service members, Maduro is now facing justice in U.S. court for crimes he has committed. It is time to dismantle the ICC. The U.S. calls on all members of the ICC to withdraw from the Rome Statute.

Today’s rushed vote to extend Volker Turk isn't about merit or consensus; it looks like classic @UN cronyism—an outgoing Secretary-General cutting a backroom deal to hand his long-time friend a four-year executive payout – one that could pay nearly a million dollars—just as he’s on his way out the door. Turk spends his time lecturing free, sovereign democracies like the United States for enforcing our laws and securing our borders, while remaining soft on the world's worst oppressors. It is the height of hypocrisy for a UN bureaucrat to lecture the American people on border security while brutal dictatorships run rampant with impunity.

Karim Khan is a quintessential example of the ICC's corruption and abuse of its supposed authority. It is good that he is gone, but he is only one small cog in this irredeemably corrupt institution. Today's outcome will have no impact on the United States' plans to dismantle the ICC.

Syria is making real progress on political, humanitarian & security priorities. That is why, on July 8, President Trump informed Congress of his intent to rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation—unlocking trade & investment opportunities to help rebuild Syria. How far Syria has come in such a short time is remarkable. In 1979, it was the first country on the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. Today, it is a regional leader in the fight against ISIS, Hizballah, & other terrorist groups.

WEDNESDAY at 10:00 AM ET: @USAmbUN and @AmbUNReform testify before @HouseForeign on @USUN getting the UN back to its basic mission of ending wars and preventing conflict through historic reforms and $1 billion in cuts. WATCH LIVE:

At @FAO's Committee on Commodity Problems this week, the United States delivered results for American farmers & ranchers: ✅ Secured consensus language linking agricultural trade to global food security; ✅ Championed @FAO's trade-supporting work on market transparency & science-based standards via Codex & IPPC; and ✅ Kept negotiations focused on FAO’s core mandate to put farmers first. Fair markets. Strong standards. American agriculture wins. 🫘🌽🐄🌾 #FarmersFirst # #AmericaFirst # #USUNRome#

Haiti is only a few hundred miles from Florida. What happens there does not stay there. Gangs are moving guns, drugs, and terror through the Caribbean—to our shores, at our border, and in our communities.

The United States is achieving historic cuts and reform at the United Nations, bringing it back to the basic mission of preventing wars and ending conflicts. $1 Billion saved in six months, and we're just getting started. @AmbUNReform

Pleased to meet with @ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin candidate for re-election as Secretary General. Ms. Bogdan-Martin has transformed the ITU, making it more transparent, impact-driven, and future ready. With her continued leadership, she will build on this momentum, securing opportunities that empower and technologies that accelerate progress. The United States fully supports her candidacy and looks forward to a digital future that is meaningful for all.

Last week at the @UN, the United States highlighted how 🇺🇸 freedom empowers our private sector to lead the world in building the most secure and reliable AI infrastructure. At the #AIforGood# Summit, @USMissionGeneva showcased how American innovation is solving real world problems in education, public safety, humanitarian assistance, and healthcare. By rejecting restrictive global mandates and fostering a spirit of innovation, we can unlock the benefits of American AI with international partners through fair, prosperous competition. Learn more here:

This announcement by @USDA is yet another example of the unparalleled U.S. humanitarian leadership. High quality American agriculture products helping feed the world’s hungriest people. American farmers win and less kids go hungry.