Trump says Cuba ‘will fall’ at UN meeting, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump labeled Cuba an "absolutely failed state" during his United Nations General Assembly address, prompting the Cuban delegation to walk out of the General Assembly Hall.
- The United States has maintained a 66-year embargo against Cuba, while the Trump administration has aggressively increased pressure through sanctions that have "shuttered hospitals and made food scarce."
- Reports indicate Trump actively considered launching a military operation against Cuba and abducting its leaders, similar to the January authorization involving Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Seeking a "fundamental change" in Cuba, the administration noted that Marco Rubio is "deep into negotiations" with the island nation to manage the diplomatic relationship.
- Hardline Cuban-Americans in Florida have long advocated for regime change since the 1959 overthrow of U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista, providing a political base for Trump's policies.
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Donald Trump at the General Assembly: the main statements: EADaily
EADaily, September 22nd, 2026. US President Donald Trump spoke today, September 22, from the rostrum of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. His 40-minute speech almost three times exceeded the time limit, which is allocated to one country. We publish the most important statements of the American leader.
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