Donald Trump said he would consider using military force against Cuba
Donald Trump said Thursday he would “certainly consider” using military force against Cuba and wants to resolve the issue before leaving office. He made the remarks in a phone interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel, responding to a question about using force to free the island.
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Conservative host Hugh Hewitt raised the possibility of a short campaign to topple Cuba’s communist government. Trump said the administration was “watching it very closely” and called Cuba a “failed” nation, NBC News reported.
Trump also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio “would love to do it,” and that he wanted to act for Cubans who came to the United States and were “treated really badly,” The Hill reported. No specific military operation or timetable has been announced, laveulliure.ad reported.
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- The Hill — President Donald Trump says he wants to 'get Cuba done' before leaving office
- Latin Times — Trump Says He'd Consider Military Action on Cuba — Wants The Island resolved before 2029
- NewsCord — Trump Tells Hugh Hewitt He’ll Consider Military Action Against Cuba Before Leaving Office: how 8 outlets framed it
- Spectrum News — Trump says he might use military force in Cuba
- The New Republic — Donald Trump Says He Wants to “Get Cuba Done” Before 2028
- UA News — Trump says he will consider military force against Cuba
- laveulliure.ad — Trump does not rule out military intervention in Cuba