Published on: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:11:30 GMTOriginal Story: Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’ – CNN “`html Trump’s Cuban “Liberation” Fantasy: Déjà Vu All Over Again Alright, folks, grab your cafecito and brace yourselves. Our former, and potentially future, fearless leader, Donald J. Trump, has once again decided he’s got the inside track on international relations, specifically regarding that perennial thorn in America’s side: Cuba. According to CNN, he’s practically giddy with the prospect of Cuba “falling” and, get this, wants to parachute in Marco Rubio to oversee the glorious transition. I swear, sometimes I think he gets his foreign policy briefings from a rerun of “Miami Vice.” Marco Rubio: The Next Batista? Seriously, “put Marco over there?” Is this some bizarre casting call for a Cuban reboot of “The Apprentice?” Rubio, bless his heart, is a senator, not a proconsul. But hey, who needs diplomacy when you have… well, I’m not sure what Trump *does* have besides a penchant for hyperbole and a deeply flawed understanding of geopolitics. Does he think he is playing Tropico or something? Remember the Wall? Remember Mexico Paying? This whole scenario smacks of Trump’s 2016 promise to build a “big, beautiful wall” on the southern border and make Mexico pay for it. Remember that gem? Because I sure do. He even doubled down on it in 2018, insisting Mexico would somehow, magically, foot the bill. Turns out, Mexico wasn’t exactly rushing to write a check. And the wall? Well, let’s just say it’s less “impenetrable fortress” and more “patchwork collection of glorified fences.” The Cuba situation is eerily similar. Trump makes grand pronouncements, devoid of any real plan or consideration for the complexities involved. He throws out names like Rubio as if that alone will solve decades of political and economic stagnation. It’s the art of the deal, apparently, as imagined by a toddler with a box of crayons. The Border Angle: Why Cuba Matters (Sort Of) Okay, let’s try to find a shred of coherence in this whirlwind of rhetoric. Trump likely sees Cuba as a pressure point regarding the border. A destabilized Cuba could potentially lead to another wave of migrants seeking refuge in the U.S. – something he can then exploit to further stoke fears and justify his hardline immigration policies. It’s a cynical, but predictable, strategy. I am so tired. Sanctions, Embargos, and Empty Promises Let’s not forget Trump’s history with Cuba. In 2017, he rolled back some of Obama-era efforts to normalize relations, reinstating restrictions on travel and trade. The rationale? To punish the Cuban government for its human rights record. Which, on paper, sounds reasonable. But in practice, it primarily hurt the Cuban people, further exacerbating economic hardship and potentially fueling the very instability Trump now claims to be so concerned about. I bet he still sneaks in to smoke his cigars though. The Ghosts of Bay of Pigs Past Honestly, this whole “liberate Cuba” rhetoric has a distinctly Cold War-era vibe. It’s like we’re stuck in a time warp, reliving the Bay of Pigs fiasco. Does anyone remember history anymore? Apparently not! A failed military invasion by Cuban exiles, backed by the CIA, to overthrow Fidel Castro. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. It was a disaster. And it only strengthened Castro’s grip on power. But hey, maybe Trump thinks this time it’ll be different. Maybe this time, Marco Rubio will single-handedly lead the charge to freedom. I’m not holding my breath. Is this about Florida…again? Let’s be real; a lot of this bluster is probably aimed squarely at Florida. Cuban-Americans are a significant voting bloc in the Sunshine State, and promising to “liberate” Cuba is a tried-and-true way to pander for votes. It’s cynical, opportunistic, and frankly, insulting to the intelligence of anyone who’s paying attention. Especially the Cuban Americans who escaped the island, nobody wants to be a political pawn for another out-of-touch administration. Snarky Takeaway So, what’s the takeaway here? Trump’s Cuba plan is less a coherent strategy and more a mishmash of outdated Cold War rhetoric, pandering to Florida voters, and a healthy dose of Trumpian self-aggrandizement. It’s a recipe for disaster, and honestly, I’m exhausted just thinking about it. Someone get me a strong drink… preferably one that isn’t made with Cuban rum (for now, at least). “` Post navigation Bibi’s Got a Friend in High Places? Trump’s Cuba Pivot: From Détente to “Enough!”