US President Donald Trump said, "Cuba is next" on his list after the “successes” of military action in Venezuela and Iran. He was speaking at a Saudi-backed FII Priority investment forum in Miami on Friday, local time.
Trump quickly dismissed it and asked the media to “pretend I didn't say it”.
He did not specify what precisely he was planning to do with the island nation, but Trump has frequently...
The strongest version of this narrative frames Trump's statements as a mix of bluster and strategic ambiguity, designed to pressure Cuba while leaving room for negotiation. The acknowledgment of talks—led by a high-profile Cuban-American like Rubio—suggests a dual-track approach: economic and rhetorical pressure paired with backchannel diplomacy. The Cuban response, balancing military readiness with diplomatic engagement, reflects a calculated effort to deter aggression while seeking relief from...