President Donald Trump said the United States could move to take action involving Cuba, indicating during [1] remarks that such a step could happen “almost immediately.”
“He comes from a place called Cuba, which we will be taking over almost immediately. Now, Cuba’s got problems. We’ll finish one first. I like to finish a job. On the way back from Iran, we’ll have one of our big, maybe the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the biggest in the word. We’ll have that come in, stop about 100 yards offshore, and they’ll say, ‘Thank you very much. We give up,’” Trump said.
The remarks come as the administration continues to focus on foreign policy developments involving Iran, with Trump indicating that any action related to Cuba would follow the conclusion of ongoing efforts there.
Recent statements from the president have suggested that U.S. policy toward Cuba is shifting toward a more assertive posture.
In April, Trump addressed the issue during a rally in Phoenix, where he referenced Cuba while speaking to supporters. “We’re going to help them out with Cuba,” he said.
“We have a lot of great Cuban Americans, not too many in this audience, I don’t think, but you can go to Miami. We have people, Cuban Americans, people who were brutally treated, whose families were killed and brutalized. And now, watch what happens.”
The comments follow a series of statements from Trump over recent months in which he has suggested that the United States could take a more direct role in Cuba’s future.
Earlier remarks included references to potentially “taking Cuba” or making significant changes involving the island nation.
The administration’s approach to Cuba has unfolded alongside broader regional developments.
U.S. actions in Venezuela, including the removal of former leader Nicolás Maduro, and military operations involving Iran have been cited as part of a wider strategy in dealing with governments viewed as adversarial.
Trump’s statements about Cuba have also come as the island continues to face economic challenges and increased pressure from U.S. policies, including sanctions targeting key sectors of its economy.
Officials in Cuba have responded to recent U.S. actions by rejecting the measures and emphasizing the country’s sovereignty.
The president’s remarks did not include specific details about how any action involving Cuba would be carried out or what form it would take.
However, references to military assets, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, suggested that multiple options could be considered.
Trump’s comments also highlighted the role of Cuban Americans in the United States, particularly in communities such as Miami, as part of the broader context of U.S.-Cuba relations.
While no timeline or formal policy announcement has been issued, the remarks indicate that Cuba remains a focus of the administration’s foreign policy agenda as developments continue in other regions.