17.03.2026 06:50
U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "The honor of taking Cuba will be mine. It is a great honor. To take Cuba in some way. I think that when I take Cuba, I will be able to do whatever I want with Cuba."
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy on the international agenda with his statements about Cuba. Trump claimed that Cuba has weakened due to the current crisis, stating that "the honor of taking Cuba would belong to him."
"WHEN WOULD THE U.S. DO THIS?"
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump asserted that the U.S. has the power to do whatever it wants regarding Cuba. Trump said, "Throughout my life, I have heard about the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba. People would ask when the U.S. would do this. I believe the honor of taking Cuba will belong to me."
"CUBA IS CURRENTLY A VERY WEAK COUNTRY"
Trump claimed that Cuba is currently "a very weakened country," stating, "I don't know if I will liberate it or take it, but I believe I can do whatever I want with Cuba."
THE COUNTRY IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR POWER OUTAGES
These statements came at a time when Cuba is experiencing a serious energy crisis and major power outages across the country. The U.S. halting oil shipments to Cuba from Venezuela and increasing pressure on energy has deepened the economic and energy crisis on the island.
THE PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION IS ON THE AGENDA
It has also emerged that diplomatic contacts between the U.S. and Cuba have been ongoing recently. According to reports in the press, the Washington administration has raised the issue of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel's resignation in negotiations.
Díaz-Canel, who took office in 2018, stated that talks with the U.S. could only be conducted within the framework of "sovereignty, equality, and mutual respect," emphasizing that they would not accept interference in the country's internal affairs. While the Trump administration has increased economic pressure on Cuba in recent months, some officials in Washington continue to call for regime change in Havana.
WHY DOES TRUMP WANT CUBA?
Several key political and strategic reasons are considered to be behind Trump's harsh statements regarding Cuba:
1. Regime change objective
The Trump administration has long sought a change in the communist regime in Cuba. Washington is pursuing a "maximum pressure" policy aimed at overthrowing the Havana government or forcing serious political reforms.
2. Exploiting the energy and economic crisis
Cuba is currently experiencing a serious energy and economic crisis. The U.S. blocking oil shipments and the cut-off of oil from Venezuela have led to prolonged power outages and the risk of economic collapse in the country. The Trump administration sees this weakness as an opportunity for negotiation.
3. Increasing U.S. strategic influence in the Caribbean
Cuba is very close to U.S. shores and holds an important geopolitical position in the Caribbean. The Washington administration is also uncomfortable with the island's relations with countries like Russia and China and wants to strengthen its influence in the region.
4. Domestic politics and Cuban-American voters
Cuban-American voters, especially those living in Florida, support tough policies against the communist regime in Cuba. Therefore, Cuba policy is also an important issue in U.S. domestic politics.
5. "Friendly takeover" rhetoric
In his recent statements, Trump suggested that there could be a "friendly takeover" of Cuba and claimed that the country has weakened. This rhetoric has increased discussions pointing to the possibility of the U.S. changing the political order on the island.