# Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rubio-urges-cubans-to-work-with-cia-to-bring-political-change-to-communist-run-island/
- Published: 2026-10-23T23:43:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:09:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/world/rubio-urges-cubans-work-cia-bring-political-change-communist-run-island
- Topics: Art, Culture, Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Rubio called on Cubans to discreetly cooperate with the CIA.
- Trump floated sending Rubio to negotiate with Cuba.
- Neither man provided details of a specific plan.

## Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to work discreetly with the CIA, saying failed promises, corruption and privilege made this a moment to pursue change. His post did not describe a specific operation or explain what cooperation would involve.

Separately, President Donald Trump suggested the United States might send ships near Cuba and said Rubio could negotiate a deal with the island’s government. Trump gave no details or indication that the remarks represented an actual military or diplomatic plan; officials and the Cuban Embassy were contacted for comment.

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