Will the U.S. target Cuba next?
By Easton Martin | January 8, 2026
Following recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, questions have emerged about whether Cuba could face similar pressure. The President has commented that Cuba’s leadership is facing increasing strain, largely due to its long reliance on economic and energy support from Caracas. With that relationship disrupted, he has suggested that Havana now confronts serious internal challenges of its own making.
At the same time, President Trump has been clear that there is no current plan for direct military involvement in Cuba. For now, he seems to prefer diplomatic and economic tools. Administration officials continue to emphasize sanctions as a primary means of influencing change.
Rather than suggesting an imminent confrontation, the President’s statements reflect an assessment of shifting regional dynamics. The collapse of Venezuela’s support network has created pressure points across Latin America, and the administration appears focused on encouraging reform.
