Trump says ‘Cuba is next’ target of US military

President Trump publicly threatened military action against Cuba while speaking at a Saudi investment conference, stating "Cuba is next" as a potential target for U.S. forces. The comment came amid the Trump administration's stated focus on expanding American influence in the Western Hemisphere and reasserting regional dominance. Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland and annexing Panama, signaling a broader agenda to reshape U.S. territorial and strategic interests. The threat to Cuba escalates tensions with the communist nation and marks an explicit pivot toward more assertive military rhetoric in Latin America. The remark was made in a public forum at an international business conference, amplifying its reach beyond typical diplomatic channels.