Trump believes he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ in the future
President Donald Trump said Monday that he believes the United States could soon take control of Cuba in some form, calling it a potential “honor” during remarks at the White House.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump suggested that major changes may be coming for the island, which is currently governed by a communist system. He said Cuba appears to be nearing a turning point after decades of tension with the United States.
Trump did not clarify what kind of action the U.S. might take, or whether it would resemble past situations in countries like Venezuela or Iran. However, he emphasized that the U.S. has significant power when it comes to dealing with Cuba and said he believes he has broad authority over how to approach the situation.
He described the country as being in a weakened condition and indicated that any U.S. involvement could range from helping to “free” Cuba to more direct control.
The comments came shortly after Trump previously mentioned the idea of a “friendly takeover” of the island. Days later, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that his government has been communicating with U.S. officials. According to Díaz-Canel, those discussions are focused on resolving differences between the two nations through dialogue.
Recent U.S. actions have increased pressure on Cuba’s government. After a January operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro—one of Cuba’s key allies—Trump halted discounted oil shipments that had been supporting the island. He has also warned that countries continuing to supply oil to Cuba could face tariffs.
Those measures have contributed to serious fuel shortages, leading to widespread power outages across the country. At the same time, protests have broken out in Havana, with demonstrators speaking out against the communist system.
Some analysts and Cuban American lawmakers say the Cuban government is now in one of its weakest positions in years. Trump echoed that view, describing the country as lacking financial resources and energy supplies, though he noted its strong natural landscape.
He also spoke positively about Cuban people he has met in the United States, calling them highly entrepreneurial and saying many have expressed interest in reconnecting with their homeland if conditions change.
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