Trump says he wants to ‘get Cuba done’ before leaving office
Trump said he would consider military force to pressure Cuba, as the administration intensifies sanctions and an oil blockade that have deepened the island’s crisis.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump stated he aims to "get Cuba done" before his term ends in January 2029, telling Salem News Channel he would consider a military campaign if necessary.
- Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign has been in place since returning to the White House in January 2025, combining an oil blockade and sanctions that triggered a severe economic and energy crisis in Cuba.
- Describing Cuba as a "failed place," Trump praised State Secretary Marco Rubio as a "talented guy" who would love to address the situation, while Rubio previously refused to rule out an invasion during congressional testimony.
- Military action is now on the table in a way not previously considered, as White House officials noted that what originated as mild musings inside the Oval Office has evolved into genuine interest.
- This hardline policy marks a significant departure from diplomatic norms, creating the most intense tensions between the two nations since the Cold War and reshaping regional geopolitics.
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To conquer Cuba on the way back from the Iran war? For US President Donald Trump, this option is still on the table.
Trump named the deadline by which, he said, he wants to resolve the issue of Cuba.
The US president wants to get rid of the communist leadership of the Caribbean island during his term of office. In a radio interview, he does not exclude a one-week military action.
"I want to settle Cuba before I leave, and we have someone very good and talented to take care of Cuba called Marco Rubio," Trump said.
Donald Trump intends to "solve" Cuba before the end of his term, most likely through a military operation, as reported by the President of the United States in another American press interview. Trump is considering a short military operation against Liberty Island.
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to resolve the issue with Cuba before the end of his term. He did not rule out the use of military force against the island, but did not announce a specific plan or timeline for action. “I would like to resolve it before the end of my term,” Trump said in an interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt, published on November 12. The president has named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the person who c…
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