Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
President Trump has raised the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, following the indictment of former leader Raúl Castro. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed skepticism about achieving a diplomatic resolution with the current Cuban government. The Trump administration has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba amid ongoing discussions with Cuban officials.
- ▪Trump stated that he may be the president to intervene in Cuba after decades of consideration by previous leaders.
- ▪Rubio indicated that while a peaceful resolution is preferred, the likelihood of achieving it with the current Cuban government is low.
- ▪The U.S. has recently imposed more sanctions on Cuba following unimpressive talks with Cuban officials.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military actionPresident Donald Trump has again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in CubaByMATTHEW LEE Associated Press and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:47 PM0:56US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends at a press conference at the US Embassy in Rome, Friday, May 8, 2026. (Stefano Rellandini/Pool Photo via AP)The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S.
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