"The Cuban government is talking with us. They're in a big deal of trouble... They have no money, they have no anything right now. But they're talking with us and maybe we'll have a friendly takeover of Cuba."
"The president's comments come as relations between the two countries have sunk to among their worst in an often bitter 67-year history. The US has cranked up pressure on Cuba's struggling regime following their successful abduction of Venezuelan president and Cuba ally Nicolas Maduro in January."
"You know, we have people living here that want to go back to Cuba, and they're very happy with what's going on. Trump's acquisitive language will provoke worries among Cubans that hi[s takeover proposal represents a significant geopolitical shift]."
Donald Trump has proposed a potential friendly takeover of Cuba as US-Cuba relations deteriorate to historic lows. Following Venezuela's capture of Nicolas Maduro in January, the US intensified pressure on Cuba's ally regime through oil blockades and diplomatic pressure. Trump indicated that Cuban officials are negotiating with Washington, noting the country's severe economic crisis. US officials reportedly met with Raul Castro's grandson during Caribbean leaders summit discussions. Trump suggested such a takeover could benefit the large Cuban exile community in the United States seeking to return to the island. The proposal reflects escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
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