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Trump says he will 'take' Cuba, calls it weakened

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Key Points
  • Trump reportedly said he will get the 'honor of taking Cuba.'
  • He called Cuba a very weakened country and claimed he can do what he wants with it.
  • The statement follows a long dispute and Cuba's acute energy shortage, partly due to U.S. sanctions.

S. " He made the statement in Cuba, according to sources. Trump reportedly claimed that regardless of whether he "liberates" Cuba or "takes" it, he can do what he wants with it, calling it a very weakened country at the moment.

The statement comes after a long period of escalated dispute. S. sanctions against the country.

I believe I will get the honor of taking Cuba.

Donald Trump, U.S. President

Regardless of whether I liberate Cuba or take it, I can do what I want with it.

Donald Trump, U.S. President

It is a very weakened country at the moment.

Donald Trump, U.S. President

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