# Trump moots toppling Cuba authorities before leaving office

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-moots-toppling-cuba-authorities-before-leaving-office/
- Published: 2026-11-13T02:33:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T09:35:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/trump-moots-toppling-cuba-authorities-before-leaving-office?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump says he would consider military force against Cuba.
- He wants to act before leaving office in 2029.
- A US oil blockade has deepened shortages and blackouts.

## Summary

Donald Trump has said he would “certainly consider” military force against Cuba and wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office in 2029. His remarks put a timeframe on his repeated threats to topple the Cuban authorities, raising the prospect of a major escalation in US pressure on the island.

Trump made the comments during a phone interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, saying his administration was watching Cuba closely and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio “would love to do it”. The US has imposed a de facto oil blockade and expanded sanctions, contributing to blackouts and shortages; Cuba calls the blockade “collective punishment”. Officials from both countries have held talks, but Cuba’s foreign minister said in June there had been no progress, while US Southern Command told senators in March that troops were not rehearsing for an invasion.

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