Cuba on the Brink? Trump Predicts “Fall” of Cuban Regime
Former President Donald Trump recently asserted that Cuba is “going to fall pretty soon,” signaling a potential turning point in the island nation’s political landscape. Speaking to CNN on Friday morning, Trump suggested that Cuba is actively seeking a deal with the United States, a sentiment he linked to the perceived success of his administration’s foreign policy initiatives.
“Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon, by the way, unrelated, but Cuba is gonna fall too. They want to make a deal so badly,” Trump stated during a phone interview with Dana Bash. He further indicated plans to involve Senator Marco Rubio in potential negotiations, emphasizing that the current priority remains focused on other geopolitical issues.
A Long-Awaited Shift?
Trump has been closely observing the situation in Cuba for decades, claiming the opportunity for change has “fallen right into my lap.” He believes that after 50 years, Cuba is finally ripe for a shift, attributing this readiness to his own actions and policies. He added, “I’ve been watching it for 50 years, and it’s fallen right into my lap because of me, it’s fallen, but it’s nevertheless fallen right into the lap. And we’re doing very well.”.
Cuba as a Follow-Up to Iran?
A day prior to the CNN interview, Trump indicated at the White House that the return of American Cubans to their homeland is merely a “question of time,” positioning it as the next item on the administration’s agenda following the ongoing situation with Iran. He cautioned against rushing the process, referencing historical precedents where attempting too much too quickly can lead to negative consequences.
“He’s doing some job, and your next one is going to be, we want to do that special Cuba,” Trump said Thursday referring to his Secretary of State. “He’s waiting. But he says, ‘Let’s get this one finished first.’ We could do them all at the same time, but bad things happen. If you watch countries over the years, you do them all too fast, bad things happen. We’re not going to let anything bad happen to this country.”
The former President’s statements have sparked renewed discussion about the future of U.S.-Cuba relations and the potential for significant political change on the island. Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds. For more information on US foreign policy, you can visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Source: CNN
