President Donald Trump said Thursday he would certainly consider using military force against Cuba and wants to address the island before leaving office, making possible U.S. action the focus of his latest remarks.
Trump made the comments in a Thursday interview with Salem News Channel. He said the United States was watching Cuba closely and described the island as a failed place or nation.
Trump said he would “certainly consider” using military force against Cuba. Asked about authorizing military action before his presidency ends, he replied, “I want to get Cuba done before I leave.”
Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio and noted that Rubio’s parents are from Cuba. He said he wanted to act for Cubans who came to the United States after being mistreated, saying they “came and were treated really badly.”
EconoTimes has previously covered Trump’s earlier remarks linking a possible U.S. role in Cuba to the Iran conflict.
