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Trump says he wants to ‘get Cuba done’ before leaving office

Trump said he would consider a short military campaign as his administration intensifies sanctions and oil restrictions that have deepened Cuba’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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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he wants to be “done with Cuba” before he leaves office in January 2029. “I want to be done with Cuba before I leave,” the 80-year-old Republican told a radio host when asked if he would consider “liberating” Cuba by ordering military action. “We’re watching it very closely. It’s doing very badly. It’s basically a failed place, a failed nation, whatever you want to call it,” the US president contin…

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I would like to overthrow the Cuban government before the end of my term, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The option that the Trump administration will attempt to change the Cuban regime through military means also remains in play.

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dnews.gr broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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