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Trump Threatens Cuba During Miami Speech, Then Asks Media to Ignore Remarks

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Key Points
  • President Donald Trump reportedly threatened Cuba during a Miami business forum speech, stating 'Cuba is next in line.'
  • Trump immediately joked that media should 'pretend I didn't say that' but then repeated the threat.
  • The remarks come amid increased U.S. pressure on Cuba including an oil blockade that has caused power outages on the island.

President Donald Trump reportedly threatened Cuba during a speech at a business forum in Miami on Friday, March 27, 2026, according to Swedish media reports. ' However, he then reportedly repeated the threat. S.

actions including the January capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and military operations in the Middle East. According to the reports, Trump has recently increased pressure on Cuba, including imposing an oil blockade in January that has resulted in widespread power outages on the island. Francisco Pichón, the UN coordinator in Cuba, has warned that continued deterioration could lead to a humanitarian crisis.

Cuba is next in line

Donald Trump, President

pretend I didn't say that

Donald Trump, President

please ignore that statement

Donald Trump, President

any external aggressor would face 'unbreakable resistance'

Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuban President

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