The Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte: A Warning Shot from the Globalist ICC

Folks, we’ve got a big story unfolding, and it’s one that should have every freedom-loving American—and frankly, every sovereign-minded leader around the world—paying close attention. The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has been arrested and hauled off to The Hague by the International Criminal Court (ICC). You heard that right—the ICC, that unelected, globalist judicial body, has nabbed a former head of state. And for what? From everything I’ve been able to dig up, it’s because he dared to take a sledgehammer to the drug lords and sex traffickers plaguing his nation. This isn’t just about Duterte—it’s a warning shot to anyone who dares defy the politically correct, cultural Marxist agenda of the global elite.

Let’s break this down. Duterte, who left office a few years back, was a tough character—no question about it. He campaigned on a promise to clean up the Philippines, a country drowning in illegal drugs and human trafficking. He told his people, “Give me six months, and I’ll take these drug lords down to save your children and the future of this country.” He even quipped that if you wanted to get rich during his presidency, you should invest in the funeral business. That’s how serious he was about wiping out the cartels and traffickers. And from what I’ve found—hours of research today, folks—he delivered on that promise. He didn’t mess around. Drug dealers and sex traffickers? He took them out. Eliminated them. And now, the ICC is calling that “crimes against humanity.”

Crimes against humanity? For protecting his people from the scourge of drugs that enslave and kill kids and adults alike? For shutting down the sex trafficking rings that exploit the vulnerable? I’ve been combing through articles, campaign promises, and statements, and I’m still waiting for someone to show me the smoking gun—the real evidence that Duterte did something so evil it justifies this arrest. So far, all I see is a guy who refused to play nice with the globalist playbook. And that, my friends, seems to be his real crime.

Joining me to unpack this was J.J. Carrell, one of our broadcasters here at Worldview Tube, heard every night at 5 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Eastern. J.J. had the same reaction I did when he saw the headlines: “Wait a minute, isn’t this the guy who was killing drug dealers and child sex traffickers?” Exactly. We’re not talking about some third-world dictator running drugs or abusing his own people. We’re talking about a leader who stood up to the chaos and said, “Not on my watch.” And yet, the ICC swoops in with this vague “crimes against humanity” charge. J.J. put it perfectly: “Everything in the globe is connected. There’s no vacuum here.” He’s right. This isn’t just about the Philippines—it’s about the global power structure flexing its muscles.

Think about it. The ICC has a track record of targeting leaders who don’t toe the line. They’ve gone after Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. They’ve tried to meddle with Donald Trump. And speaking of President Trump, he’s not staying silent on this. On February 6, 2025, the White House issued a statement—straight from the man himself—calling out the ICC for its “illegitimate and baseless actions” targeting America and our ally, Israel. Trump’s imposing sanctions on the ICC, blocking their assets, and barring their officials from entering the U.S. He’s telling them what he told the UN years ago: “Go pound sand. You have no authority over us.” And thank God for that, because the alternative—say, a Kamala Harris administration—would have us neck-deep in this globalist swamp.

But here’s where it gets dicey. Duterte pulled the Philippines out of the ICC’s Rome Statute back in 2018, after they launched a preliminary investigation into his drug war. He called their attacks “baseless, unprecedented, and outrageous.” The withdrawal took effect in 2019. So what does the ICC do? They claim jurisdiction over alleged crimes from when the Philippines was still a member, arrest him years later when he’s out of office, and drag him to The Hague. Sound familiar? It should. This is the same playbook they could use against Trump or Netanyahu once they’re no longer in power. Make up the rules as you go, retroactively grab jurisdiction, and punish anyone who defies the globalist agenda.

J.J. and I both see this as intimidation—a message to world leaders like Putin, Netanyahu, and Trump: “Step out of line, and we’ll come for you.” But it’s not just leaders. What’s to stop the ICC from targeting broadcasters like J.J., me, or any of you speaking out against this tyranny? If they can haul a former president to The Hague for cracking down on drug lords, what’s stopping them from labeling our words “threats against humanity”? Under a Harris administration, I guarantee you we’d already be silenced—or worse. J.J. said it best: “We dodged a nuclear missile with Trump’s win.” Amen to that.

Now, let’s talk about who’s behind this ICC circus. Their judges hail from places like Japan, Italy, Peru, Uganda, Canada, the UK, Romania—you name it. Do we really want a judge from Romania—where they just canceled elections because a nationalist was gaining traction—sitting in judgment of America? Or how about Canada, where free speech is a distant memory? These aren’t bastions of liberty, folks. They’re puppets of a globalist system that thrives on chaos—drugs, sex trafficking, open borders, you name it. And when someone like Duterte or Trump disrupts that chaos, they get targeted.

The BBC reported on February 7, 2025, that dozens of countries—UK, Germany, France—backed the ICC after Trump’s sanctions. Birds of a feather, right? These are the same governments locking up people for praying outside abortion clinics or posting “benign” comments online. J.D. Vance called them out at the Munich Security Conference, asking why America should fund NATO to defend nations that don’t even stand for freedom anymore. He’s spot-on. The ICC isn’t about justice—it’s a judicial arm of the cultural Marxists, intimidating anyone who resists their grip.

So where does this leave us? J.J. sees hope: “It almost feels like we’re winning. They’re stretching to maintain power.” He likened Trump to a man pushing a boulder down a hill—unstoppable, tearing through the globalist structure. I agree. We can feel the change. But the deep state—here and abroad—is still fighting tooth and nail. Federal judges are blocking Trump from firing bureaucrats. USAID was caught funneling millions to Reuters and Politico to push narratives. The corruption’s being exposed, and it’s uglier than we ever imagined.

Folks, this is a wake-up call. The arrest of Rodrigo Duterte isn’t just a Philippines story—it’s our story. It’s about sovereignty, freedom, and the battle against a global elite that wants us all under their thumb. Stay vigilant. Support leaders like Trump who are unshackling us from this mess. And join us at our free Worldview Radio rally on April 15th in Waukesha, Wisconsin—worldviewtube.com/events—to keep this conversation going. We’re in a fight, but we’re not backing down.

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