"What's happening with Cuba is amazing. And we think that, we want to finish this one [Iran] first. But that will be just a question of time. Trump and his allies have frequently threatened Havana, ratcheting up economic pressure with the aim of overthrowing the country's communist government."
"After the US abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January, Trump stated that the country's supply of oil to Cuba, an essential economic lifeline for the island that has been under heavy US sanctions for years, would be totally cut off."
"We've had tremendous success in so many different ways. I've built the military and rebuilt it in my first term, and we're using it, more than I'd like to use it, to be honest with you, but when we use it, we've found out that it certainly did work."
The Trump administration has escalated economic pressure on Cuba through tightened sanctions designed to degrade the island's economy, with President Trump publicly thanking Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his efforts. Trump has renewed threats to topple Cuba's communist government, indicating such action could occur after the administration completes its priorities regarding Iran. The administration has also cut off Venezuela's oil supply to Cuba, a critical economic lifeline for the island. Trump has demonstrated willingness to use military force in Latin America, including strikes in Venezuela and against alleged drug trafficking operations, dismissing international law concerns about the legality of such actions.
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