US Strike on Venezuela Leaves Door Open for Cuba, Rubio Says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to rule out further strikes in the Caribbean, sparking concerns over a potential escalation of tensions with Cuba. The comments came after a surprise US attack on Venezuela and President Donald Trump's threat to other Latin American countries.
Rubio, who has Cuban heritage but represents Florida, declined to disavow Trump's statement that the Cuban government is a "huge problem" and urged Americans to take the president's words seriously. When pressed by NBC's Kristin Welker whether he was saying that the US would target Cuba next, Rubio responded with a cryptic "I think they're in a lot of trouble, yes."
Trump had previously floated military involvement in Mexico and threatened Venezuela, warning Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass." The US Secretary of State stuck to Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Cuba, saying that the island nation is a "disaster" and "huge problem."
Cuba, which has been a thorn in the side of US policymakers for decades, has long been viewed with suspicion by Washington. The US has imposed numerous sanctions and travel restrictions, citing concerns over human rights and communist ideology.
The Trump administration's aggressive stance on Cuba has sparked debate among lawmakers and analysts, who argue that the strategy is unlikely to achieve its goals of regime change or improved relations with the island nation. "This approach is likely to fail and could lead to further destabilization of the region," said a US expert.
With tensions already running high in the Caribbean, Rubio's comments have raised eyebrows and sparked fears of an all-out conflict. The situation remains fluid, with both sides digging in their heels.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to rule out further strikes in the Caribbean, sparking concerns over a potential escalation of tensions with Cuba. The comments came after a surprise US attack on Venezuela and President Donald Trump's threat to other Latin American countries.
Rubio, who has Cuban heritage but represents Florida, declined to disavow Trump's statement that the Cuban government is a "huge problem" and urged Americans to take the president's words seriously. When pressed by NBC's Kristin Welker whether he was saying that the US would target Cuba next, Rubio responded with a cryptic "I think they're in a lot of trouble, yes."
Trump had previously floated military involvement in Mexico and threatened Venezuela, warning Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass." The US Secretary of State stuck to Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Cuba, saying that the island nation is a "disaster" and "huge problem."
Cuba, which has been a thorn in the side of US policymakers for decades, has long been viewed with suspicion by Washington. The US has imposed numerous sanctions and travel restrictions, citing concerns over human rights and communist ideology.
The Trump administration's aggressive stance on Cuba has sparked debate among lawmakers and analysts, who argue that the strategy is unlikely to achieve its goals of regime change or improved relations with the island nation. "This approach is likely to fail and could lead to further destabilization of the region," said a US expert.
With tensions already running high in the Caribbean, Rubio's comments have raised eyebrows and sparked fears of an all-out conflict. The situation remains fluid, with both sides digging in their heels.
! This guy Rubio is like, super aggressive towards Cuba and I don't get why... like, they've been trying to engage with them for ages, right? And Trump's just adding fuel to the fire 
. I mean, I know there are some issues with human rights and all that, but can't we just try to talk to them instead of threatening them? It's like, we're gonna escalate this situation and potentially hurt a lot of innocent people 
. And what about Venezuela? They were already in a mess, now we're adding more stress... it's just not good 
. I hope someone can calm down Trump and Rubio before things get outta hand 
This is getting out of hand. Marco Rubio is basically saying we're gonna nuke Cuba if Trump says so? 
That's not diplomacy, that's just a big stick waved around. What's next? Mexico? 
This whole thing reeks of instability and a lack of strategy. Cuba has been a thorn in the US side for decades, but does that mean we have to resort to aggressive military action? I don't think so. Let's hear from some actual experts on this one before we start talking about war 
. I mean, Rubio's comments are super cryptic, but it sounds like he's basically saying Cuba better watch its back. Which, let's be real, we've done that before and look how that turned out 
. Trump's always talking about targeting Cuba, but what's the real plan here? Is this just some fancy way of saying "we're gonna keep messing with you until you agree to do our bidding"? 
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I mean, come on Marco Rubio, can't you just take a chill pill? You're already speaking like Trump's mini-me and now you're adding fuel to the fire by saying Cuba's "in trouble"?! What's next, bombing Havana like we did in '63?! 
Like, dude, you can't just bomb your way to peace.
It's Cuba, for crying out loud! They're not the enemy... well, maybe they are to some of you 
I get that he's trying to show support for Trump, but it feels like a recipe for disaster 
I mean, have you seen that movie 'Mr. Robot'? The whole thing about corporate interests and governments getting in the way? Yeah, this feels like it's headed down that same path 
. Marco Rubio just played into Trump's hands by saying they're "in trouble" which could lead to more tensions & conflict 
. It's like they think they can just dictate how things should be done in another country 
. Newsflash: that doesn't work 
. Cuba has its own issues, but the US isn't going to magically fix them 
, not more military posturing 
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Trump's rhetoric on Cuba is straight fire 
but is it going to lead to real change or just more chaos in the region? 
We need to chill out and think about the consequences of our actions before things escalate. 
I mean, come on Marco Rubio, can't you just keep your cool? Your heritage shouldn't dictate your stance on politics, especially when it comes to something as sensitive as Cuba.
And what about all these experts saying it'll fail? 
The US has been imposing sanctions on Cuba for decades and yet, nothing seems to be working out 
I hope Rubio's words are just a bluff... but until then, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for peace. 
. It's like we're back to square one, with the US playing the "bad guy" and Cuba being the ultimate target 
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- is this really going to solve anything, or are we just going to end up with more problems down the line?