Tensions between the United States and Cuba are escalating after a sharp exchange of words raised concerns about what could happen next. After Donald Trump suggested he could do “anything he wants” with Cuba, the island nation’s president responded with a firm warning.
Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, stated that the country will not back down if the U.S. attempts to interfere, following Trump’s remarks about potentially “taking” the island.
The nation, already under sustained U.S. pressure and facing severe energy shortages causing daily blackouts, is now drawing a clear line.
In a message shared on X late Tuesday, Díaz-Canel wrote, “In the face of the worst scenario, Cuba is accompanied by a certainty: any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.” He further accused the U.S. of seeking to overthrow Cuba’s leadership to control the nation’s resources—a warning issued just hours after Trump hinted at possible action from the White House.
Cuban president issues warning to Trump
Earlier this week, Trump told reporters, “We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon,” catching global attention. The day before, he went even further, stating, “Whether I free it, take it, I think I could do anything I want with it.”
While he previously floated the idea of a “friendly takeover of Cuba,” Trump suggested the outcome could change depending on ongoing negotiations. “Either make a deal or do whatever we have to do,” he said on Sunday, adding that his current focus remains the conflict involving Iran, with Cuba-related matters to be addressed later.
This exchange of warnings has fueled concerns that relations between the U.S. and Cuba could become even more strained in the coming weeks.
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