Trump had first floated this idea earlier this year, but has not mentioned it in recent months
We’ll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. It doesn’t have a functional economy and it’s governed by people who continue to preach about some revolution that has been dead for 20 years that’s never worked,” Rubio said, without referring to any CIA operation. Because of its relationships with countries hostile to the US, rubio has argued that Cuba poses a national security threat.
In May, the two renewed the possibility of US military intervention, with the threat gaining further significance after the Trump administration announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
“We’ll do a little stopover,” Trump said. he has expressed doubts about reaching a diplomatic agreement with the island’s current leadership Although he has said Washington wants to resolve its differences with Havana peacefully. We are hopeful … that there will be some people in there that open their eyes to the reality of what they’re facing,” he said.
US President Donald Trump has revived his threat of intervention in Cuba, suggesting that American warships returning from the war with Iran could stop near the island before secretary of state Marco Rubio steps in to negotiate a deal. “Actually, what we’re going to do with Cuba is, we’re going to come back from Iran. Those beautiful ships will pass Cuba. They’ll raise up their hands. And then we’re going to send (Secretary of State) Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal. Trump and Rubio have both adopted a hard line towards Cuba’s communist government. “The truth is Cuba has already fallen. “We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path. “We’re never going to allow Cuba to become a base of operation against American interests or pose a threat to our national security. On that we are abundantly clear. Despite the increasingly tough rhetoric, US and Cuban officials have held meetings in recent months to explore ways to improve relations. Trump administration officials, including Rubio, have taken part in discussions with Cuban representatives.
However, the US side has emerged dissatisfied with the talks, leading Washington to impose further sanctions on the Cuban government.