Overview

• Clooney called Biden aide Steve Ricchetti to discuss the president's 'outrageous' comment on the ICC's warrants.
• Amal Clooney, a human rights lawyer, assisted the ICC in seeking charges against Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes.
• Biden and other U.S. leaders condemned the ICC's move, arguing it equates Israel with Hamas.
• The Biden administration initially considered sanctions against the ICC but later opposed such measures.
• Clooney remains scheduled to attend a Biden fundraiser despite the controversy.