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2026-11-13 · CNBC

Trump says he wants to ‘get Cuba done’ before leaving office, would consider military force

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he wants to " get Cuba done " before leaving office in 2029, adding that he would "certainly consider" military intervention against the communist-run Caribbean island. In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, Trump said his administration was monitoring the situation in Havana "very closely" and described Cuba as a "failed" state. "I want to get Cuba done before I leave," Trump said. His comments marked the first time he has put a timeline on possible military intervention to topple Cuban authorities, according to Politico. Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio , whose parents are from Cuba, "would love to do it" and said he would "certainly consider" a short military operation.

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