Trump Drops a Cuba Bombshell — Joke or Warning Shot?
President Donald Trump made remarks at an event in Florida suggesting he might take over Cuba 'almost immediately,' referencing the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. While delivered with a grin and met with laughter, the comments follow a series of aggressive sanctions and policy actions against the Cuban regime. The statement could be interpreted as a joke or a serious geopolitical warning, given Trump's past military interventions in the region.
- ▪President Trump suggested during a speech that the U.S. might take over Cuba using the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
- ▪The remarks were made with a smile and were met with laughter, but followed serious actions like new May Day sanctions on Cuba.
- ▪Trump's administration has pursued a 'maximum pressure' strategy on Cuba, including cutting off oil supplies and targeting the regime's leadership.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Cuban-American, supports the administration's hardline stance against the Cuban government.
- ▪Recent U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela suggest Trump may be willing to take bold actions in foreign policy.
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Trump Drops a Cuba Bombshell — Joke or Warning Shot? By Bob Hoge | 11:10 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Eliana Aponte President Donald Trump spoke at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida on Friday night, and he seemed in a jocular mood. He had a wry smile on his face as he talked about the 67-year-old problem of communist Cuba, which is only 90 miles off Key West. The long-suffering residents have faced dire economic conditions for decades, and photographs show an island country still mired in the 1960s.
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