Trump floats U.S. warship stop near Cuba as Rubio urges CIA cooperation
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President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. warships returning from operations against Iran could stop near Cuba, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to cooperate with the CIA.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Florida ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Trump said the United States would “take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran.” He suggested that one ship could stop about 50 yards off Cuba’s coast before Rubio was sent “to finish up the deal.” No military deployment, formal ultimatum or related operational order had been reported by Saturday.
Shortly after Trump’s remarks, Rubio wrote on X that “now is the time” for Cubans seeking “positive change.” Citing corruption, failed promises and privileges enjoyed by a small group, he encouraged them to pursue change through a partnership with the CIA. The agency later posted a Spanish-language video explaining how people could contact it safely.
Cuban officials rejected and mocked the comments. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio described Rubio’s appeal as public CIA recruitment and said it reflected U.S. “desperation.” President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused Washington of maintaining ambitions to dominate Cuba, while Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said the country rejected threats.
The remarks follow months of increased U.S. pressure on Havana, including restrictions on oil supplies and sanctions against Cuban entities. Trump said last month that he expected an agreement with Cuba and did not think military action would be necessary.
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