US midterms: At Florida rally, Trump vows action against Cuba after Iran war
US President Donald Trump stated at a Florida rally that he intends to focus on Cuba following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He suggested that US military forces could exert pressure on the island nation to force a change in government.
Why it matters
The rhetoric signals a potential shift in US foreign policy toward a more aggressive stance on Cuba, raising concerns about regional stability in the Caribbean.
US President Donald Trump has said he will turn his attention to Cuba once the war with Iran is settled, using a campaign rally in Florida to signal further pressure on the communist-run island ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.Speaking for around 90 minutes in Fort Myers on Friday, Trump suggested that US military forces returning from the Iran conflict could stop near Cuba. His remarks came as his administration continues to tighten pressure on the Cuban government.“We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They'll raise up their hands, and then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal,” Trump said, referring to the US secretary of state, who has played a key role in shaping Washington's Cuba policy.Trump's comments come as the Iran war continues without a clear end in sight.
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