Donald Trump Jokes About ‘Dropping’ Marco Rubio in Cuba
Trump said Cuba needs fundamental change and joked that Marco Rubio could be dropped there on an aircraft carrier, drawing laughter and a delegation walkout.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, calling Cuba "an absolutely failed state" and threatening regime change. The Cuban delegation walked out during the speech.
- Trump mocked the country's ongoing crisis, saying they "don't have enough for lights" after recent blackouts. These remarks came shortly after he took a much tougher tone toward Cuba during his UNGA address.
- During the UNGA event, Trump joked about using an aircraft carrier to drop Secretary of State Marco Rubio into Cuba to "figure it all out." He also revealed Rubio is "deep into negotiations with Cuba."
- Trump noted that Rubio's parents were born in Cuba, calling his rise to Secretary of State a "great story." He praised Rubio for "doing a fantastic job" managing the relationship with the island.
- While Trump did not provide details regarding the ongoing talks, he maintained a tough stance toward the country. The administration continues to pursue "a fundamental change in the situation in Cuba" while Rubio leads diplomatic efforts.
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