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Why Trump Should Be Careful What He Wishes for in Cuba
Trump highlighted Cuba's reliance on Venezuelan aid, now halted, and said the U.S. may ease sanctions while negotiating economic and political transitions.
- On March 9, 2026, President Donald Trump said Cuba is in deep trouble on a humanitarian basis and may face a 'friendly takeover' or an 'unfriendly takeover' at Trump National Doral.
- Following the U.S. military's removal of Venezuela's president, Cuba's dependence on Venezuelan aid has largely dried up, with Delcy Rodrigues not sending assistance, leaving Havana vulnerable.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been negotiating with Cuba's leadership to avoid military conflict, with talks possibly covering ports, energy and tourism while the U.S. government has floated dropping some sanctions.
- He also signaled engagement, saying Venezuela now supplies Cuba 'no energy, no fuel, no oil, no money' and that 'We'll go to Cuba together,' mixing pressure with outreach.
- He was introduced to an 87-year-old visitor who said he wanted to travel to a free Cuba, and after the news conference at Trump National Doral, the president stopped at El Arepazo restaurant in a nearby Venezuelan neighborhood.
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