President Trump confirms he wants to take action in Cuba before he leaves office
President Donald Trump was very sparing in his use of the U.S. military during his first term. He has utilized it far more during this second term.
by Summer Lane | November 13, 2026
President Donald Trump has long hinted that he may take some kind of action in Cuba to bring the island country under the control of the U.S., and this week, it appears that he confirmed his intention to do so before the end of his term.
During an interview on the Salem News Channel, the president was asked if he would authorize military force in Cuba to free the country if it were necessary.
“I want to get Cuba done before I leave, yeah,” President Trump said. “We have a very good, talented guy for Cuba named Marco.”
The president was referring to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose parents were born in Cuba. He said that Rubio would like to deal with Cuba, also.
“We’re watching it very closely, it’s doing very poorly,” the president continued. “It’s essentially a failed, you know, nation, place, whatever you want to call it.”
This is not the first time that the president has all but said he will take some kind of action to bring Cuba under the wing of the United States. In September, he said such an action would “be a great honor.”
He continued, “Whether I free it, take it – I think I can do what I want with it, [if] you want to know the truth.”
The president’s comments come amid a tense period of anticipation, wherein Republicans control the U.S. House and Senate until January, when Democrats will regain control of the U.S. Congress.
As far as military action, President Trump has utilized the U.S. Armed Forces far more in his second term than in his first. In January, he authorized a short-term operation in Venezuela, which brought the South American country under U.S. control. He also greenlit strikes against Iran, sparking a conflict that has been ongoing since February 28.
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