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Trump Escalates Cuba Stakes With ‘Friendly Takeover’ Remark After Deadly Boat Clash

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Feb 27, 2026
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Trump says U.S. is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut oil  supplies

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could “very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba,” claiming the Cuban government is talking with Washington as the island’s economic crisis deepens. Reuters and Newsweek reported the remarks as Trump pointed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio as leading the contacts.

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