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US: Trump hints at action against Cuba amid intensifying standoff
Key takeaways
- The US escalated pressure on Cuba after charging former president Raul Castro, with Marco Rubio saying Washington remains open to talks but sees little chance of a negotiated solution.
- Both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in on the issue.
- Trump told reporters that past US presidents had considered intervening in Cuba but "it looks like I'll be the one that does it."
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The US escalated pressure on Cuba after charging former president Raul Castro, with Marco Rubio saying Washington remains open to talks but sees little chance of a negotiated solution.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EA4z Top Trump aides have met with Cuban officials in recent months to explore possible improvements in relations, so far without success [FILE: May 20, 2026]Image: Marco Bello/REUTERSAdvertisement The US renewed threats of possible action against Cuba on Thursday, signaling a focus on changing the Caribbean island's communist system.
Both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in on the issue.
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