Trump Wants Cuba ‘Done’ Before Leaving Office and Would Consider Military Force
Trump discusses possible action
Trump made the comments Thursday in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. Hewitt asked whether he would order military force against Cuba to free the nation.
Comments about Cuba’s condition
Trump said his administration was “watching it very closely.” He described Cuba as “doing very poorly” and called it a “failed” country. He said he would like to act for Cubans who came to America and were treated badly. Trump referred to them as people he wanted to help.
Earlier remarks about Rubio
Trump made similar comments about Rubio at a campaign rally in Texas in late October. He said, “We’ll drop him in the middle of Cuba, he’ll solve that problem in about two minutes.” At the rally, Trump added that Cuba was “coming our way,” alongside other things he said were coming because the United States was respected again.
Key points
- Trump said he wants to get Cuba done before leaving office.
- He indicated he could take military action against Cuba.
- Trump said his administration was watching Cuba closely and called it a failed country.
- At a Texas rally in late October, Trump made similar comments about Rubio.