Trump suggests U.S. could have ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’

February 27, 2026 at 03:29PM

Trump suggests U.S. could have ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’

Trump floated the idea of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” during remarks on Friday, suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was engaging in high-level talks with the Cuban government.

The comments appeared to frame a potential shift in U.S.-Cuba relations, with Trump contesting traditional policy approaches and proposing a cooperative approach rather than confrontation.

Details about the negotiations or concrete policy steps were not provided, leaving the proposal as a speculative outline rather than an official plan.