The Venezuelan operation was a masterclass. Now we’re looking to repeat it.
Because Trump floated taking over yet another Caribbean nation.
President Donald Trump’s bold vision for a “friendly takeover” of Cuba showcases America’s enduring role as a beacon of opportunity and assistance, offering a pathway out of decades of communist mismanagement that has left the island nation in dire straits.
Speaking to reporters Friday as he departed the White House for Texas, Trump revealed high-level negotiations led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing that Cuba’s desperate economic collapse has prompted its leaders to seek U.S. help— a testament to the unmatched strength and generosity of American leadership.
Trump laid out the stark reality facing Cuba: “The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal of trouble, as you know. They have no money. They have no anything right now, but they’re talking with us, and maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba.”
He elaborated on the potential benefits: “We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba after many, many years. We’ve had a lot of years of dealing with Cuba. I’ve been hearing about Cuba since I’m a little boy, but they’re in big trouble, and we could very well [do] something good, I think, very positive for the people that were expelled, or worse, from Cuba that live here.”
Highlighting the human element, Trump noted: “You know, we have people living here that want to go back to Cuba, and they’re very happy with what’s going on.”
Cuba’s Crisis Creates Opening for Positive Change
Cuba’s severe shortages—no money, no oil, no food—have pushed the communist regime to the brink, making overtures to the United States not just possible but necessary.
Trump confirmed the talks’ seriousness: “Marco Rubio is dealing on it, and at a very high level. And you know, they have no money, they have no oil, they have no food. And it’s really right now a nation in deep trouble, and they want our help.”
This moment reflects the failures of long-standing socialist policies that have stifled prosperity and freedom for generations of Cubans.
In contrast, a U.S.-led transition could restore economic vitality, protect human rights, and allow Cuban Americans—many of whom fled oppression—to return to a revitalized homeland.
Trump’s approach prioritizes peaceful, mutually beneficial outcomes over confrontation, aligning with America’s tradition of extending a hand to neighbors in need while advancing freedom and opportunity.
America’s Strength Positions It to Lead
With Secretary Rubio at the forefront of these sensitive discussions, the Trump administration is poised to deliver real results that benefit both nations.
This isn’t about conquest but about leveraging America’s economic power, stability, and moral authority to help end suffering 90 miles from Florida’s shores.
If realized, a “friendly takeover” could mark a historic turning point—reintegrating Cuba into the free world, boosting regional security, and fulfilling the dreams of exiles who have long yearned for their country’s liberation.
Trump’s proactive stance reaffirms that when America leads with strength and compassion, positive change follows—even in the most challenging geopolitical contexts.
