Trump says regime change in Cuba may be 'friendly takeover' or not - USA Today

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March 10, 2026
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President Trump stated regime change in Cuba could be friendly or otherwise, signaling potential policy shifts.

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President Donald Trump stated that potential regime change in Cuba could be a "friendly takeover" or not, indicating a range of possibilities for future U.S. policy towards the island nation. Speaking from the White House, the President did not elaborate on specific strategies or timelines for such a change. This declaration follows ongoing U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure against the Cuban government. The comments signal continued scrutiny of Cuba's political landscape and could foreshadow shifts in regional foreign policy during his second term. The administration's approach to Cuba remains a key area of international relations.

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