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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Trump issues new Cuba threat and labels country a ‘failed state’

  • Donald Trump issued threats against Cuba, claiming he had the right to do "anything" with the island nation.
  • He described Cuba as a "failed state" and indicated it would be next on his list of adversaries to confront after Iran.
  • During an executive order signing ceremony, Trump stated he could "take" the entire island.
  • He expressed that he would likely have the "honour" of doing so in some form.
  • When questioned by a reporter, Trump confirmed his intention to "take Cuba".

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