Trump Says He’d Be ‘Happy’ to Launch Military Action in Cuba

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that previous administrations have considered intervening in Cuba for decades. He added that “it looks like I’ll be the one that does it” and that he would welcome military action if necessary. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, described Cuba as a long-standing national security threat because of its ties to U.S. adversaries. Rubio said the administration’s first choice remains a peaceful, negotiated settlement—but admitted the chance of a diplomatic breakthrough with the current Cuban leadership is low. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. president retains the option to use force to defend national interests. He and other senior security officials have met with Cuban counterparts in recent months to explore improving relations, but Cuba’s response so far has fallen short of U.S. expectations.

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