President Trump predicted Friday that Cuba’s regime “is going to fall pretty soon,” tasking Secretary of State Marco Rubio with negotiating a deal post-Iran focus.
Trump’s Remarks
In CNN interview with Dana Bash: Cuba wants a “deal so badly” after 50 years; “put Marco over there… we’ve got plenty of time.” Thursday WH comments: “Question of time” before Cuban-Americans return home; sequence after Iran to avoid “bad things.”
Context
Unsolicited pivot amid U.S. pressure: Oil import curbs, tourism drop. Analysts note no clear opposition for transition; Rubio (Cuban-American hawk) leads talks. Exiles hopeful; critics see mixed signals.
Bold sequencing—Trump eyes domino after Iran/Venezuela. Cuban exiles cheer potential “friendly takeover.”
