Rubio to Cuba's Communist Thugs: Stop Blaming America for the Misery You Created
Marco Rubio criticized the Cuban regime for blaming the United States for the country's hardships. He highlighted the role of GAESA, a military-owned corporate empire, in the suffering of the Cuban people. Rubio called for a new Cuba where citizens can own businesses and live freely, contrasting it with the current oppressive regime.
- ▪Rubio stated that the real reason for Cuba's shortages and blackouts is the corruption of its leaders.
- ▪GAESA controls a significant portion of Cuba's economy and has amassed $18 billion in assets.
- ▪Rubio emphasized the need for a new Cuba where ordinary citizens can own businesses and express their opinions freely.
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Rubio to Cuba's Communist Thugs: Stop Blaming America for the Misery You Created By Ben Smith | 11:20 AM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The son of Cuban exiles now runs American foreign policy, and on Cuban Independence Day, Marco Rubio delivered a gut-punch to the regime that drove his family from the island. No hedging or doublespeak — just the truth about who is really starving the Cuban people.
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