“Want to help Cuba on humanitarian basis,” says Trump
▸ Part of: US Officials Threaten Military Action Against Cuba; Cuba Denies Threat
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States intends to help Cuba on humanitarian grounds amidst its ongoing economic and power crisis. He dismissed speculation that the deployment of the USS Nimitz was meant to intimidate the Cuban government, emphasizing a desire to assist the Cuban people and facilitate rebuilding efforts by the Cuban-American community. Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that while diplomatic channels remain open, Cuba's political and economic systems are failing, posing a potential national security threat to the US due to the island's proximity.
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