The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Tuesday that Cuba "is asking for help" from the American nation and indicated that the two countries "will be talking," without providing further details, following his repeated threats against the authorities on the island, including the possibility of a military offensive.
"No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country that is only going in one direction: downwards," Trump said in a social media post. "Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk," he added, before embarking on an official trip to China, where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In the meantime, I’m off to China! President DJT
(TruthSocial: May 12, 2026, 7:52 AM ET)
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In early May, Trump alluded to the possibility that his country might "take control" of Cuba in the near future, even suggesting a hypothetical military intervention after the conclusion of an offensive against Iran, launched on February 28th alongside Israel, and in which a ceasefire is currently in effect.
The United States has also increased its sanctions against the island, a move...
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"Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk," Donald Trump stated before embarking on an official trip to China, where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo: @WhiteHouse on X. Comments: U.S. President Donald Trump stated this Tuesday that Cuba "is asking for help" from the United States and indicated that the two countries "will talk," without providing further details, following his repeated threats against the authorities of the island, including the possibility of a military offensive. "No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down!" Trump said in a social media post. "Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!" he stated, before beginning his official trip to China, where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In the meantime, I’m off to China! President DJT (TruthSocial: May 12, 2026, 7:52 AM ET). pic.twitter.com/nha0jItTAi— Commentary Donald J Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) May 12, 2026.
In early May, Trump alluded to the possibility that his country might "take control" of Cuba in the near future, even suggesting a hypothetical military intervention after the conclusion of an offensive against Iran, launched on February 28th alongside Israel, and in which a ceasefire is currently in effect. The United States has also increased its sanctions against the island, a move criticized by Havana. In this regard, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated that these "coercive and illegal" economic measures will not "intimidate" the authorities of Cuba. More on: Cuba, U.S., Trump, China, Xi Jinping, World.