# Mike Waltz reveals Cuban diplomat shoved US staffer, slapped phone away in explosive UN clash

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mike-waltz-reveals-cuban-diplomat-shoved-us-staffer-slapped-phone-away-in-explosive-un-clash/
- Published: 2026-11-01T19:06:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T21:51:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/mike-waltz-reveals-cuban-diplomat-shoved-us-staffer-slapped-phone-explosive-un-clash
- Topics: Americas, Cricket, Geopolitics, Politics, Sport, World

## Key points

- Waltz alleges a Cuban diplomat shoved his staffer and struck a phone from his hand.
- The incident occurred during his criticism of Cuba at the UN General Assembly.
- Waltz said the diplomat was sent back to Cuba on a one-way flight.

## Summary

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said a confrontation with Cuban officials during his General Assembly speech nearly became physical. He alleged a Cuban diplomat shoved a member of his staff and knocked a phone from his hand, while Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla moved towards the podium as Waltz criticised Cuba’s government.

Waltz said the diplomat was sent back to Cuba on a one-way flight, crediting Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the decision. He said he had displayed images of luxury assets he attributed to Cuban leaders, and cited Rubio’s 100-page report alleging Cuban espionage and influence operations in the US. These are Waltz’s claims; he also predicted Cuba would become free during Donald Trump’s presidency.

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