The US president said he was “honoured” to take the Caribbean island
US President Donald Trump said that it is expected to have “respect” of “Taking Cuba in Some Form” They claim they can “what i want” with the Caribbean nation.
Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office on Monday despite ongoing talks between Washington and Havana, as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts amid a US oil embargo.
“I believe I have the honor of taking Cuba. It’s a great honor.” Trump said, adding: “Taking Cuba in Some Form.”
Pressed by reporters, Trump said the US could take different steps toward the island. “Let me set it free, take it. I think I can do whatever I want with it, you want to know the truth.” he said without elaborating.
Trump spoke as Cuba plunged into nationwide darkness on Monday. About 11 million people remain without power as energy shortages overwhelm the country’s aging power stations.
Following the US president’s comments, the New York Times reported that US officials had indicated in the talks that the removal of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel was a key objective in the bilateral talks, although Washington had not publicly confirmed this demand.
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The talks mark the first time in more than a decade that Havana has publicly acknowledged formal talks with Washington. They follow weeks of power outages, fuel shortages and rising public anger after the US seized on Washington’s efforts to block President Nicolas Maduro and other suppliers, halting Venezuelan oil shipments.
Trump has been making threats over and over again “Total Oil Blockade” Cuba and countries that sell crude oil to the island could face tariffs, it warned.
Diaz-Canel said last week that any dialogue with Washington should be based on that “Equality and respect for the political systems of both countries” Emphasizes sovereignty and self-determination. For one reason, Cuba has not received any oil shipments for three months, he said “evil” He said the blockade had affected many, including children who needed medical treatment.
Russia has condemned the US economic blockade on the island, calling the sanctions illegal and destabilizing. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would support it “Brother Cuban people in defending their national sovereignty.”
