Democrats warn of dire humanitarian crisis in Cuba under Trump’s blockade

Fifty-two House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to President Trump on Thursday warning that a humanitarian crisis in Cuba has worsened due to the Trump administration's fuel quarantine against the island. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Gregory, expressed urgent concern about deteriorating conditions on the island in the correspondence obtained by The Hill. The letter reflects Democratic opposition to Trump's hardline Cuba policy and the administration's enforcement of fuel restrictions. The Democrats argue that the blockade is deepening shortages and hardship for Cuban civilians. The correspondence underscores the ongoing partisan divide over U.S. policy toward Cuba, with Democrats pushing back against what they characterize as counterproductive economic pressure.