U.S. Senator Marco Rubio urged Cubans to seek a 'discrete partnership' with the CIA to drive political change, as Trump hinted at potential military intervention in Cuba. The remarks follow recent tensions and renewed U.S. interest in the island nation.
Rubio's statement came moments after Trump, during a Florida rally, suggested U.S. warships might stop near Cuba on their way back from the Iran war. The U.S. secretary of state also addressed Cubans, urging them to 'seize this opportunity' for change through a 'discrete' partnership with the CIA.
Cuba has responded with criticism, calling the U.S. 'desperation' and questioning the need for the CIA to 'sell its services like a tube of toothpaste.' The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Cuba, with recent talks with Cuban officials yielding little progress.
Despite Trump's recent comments and Rubio's push for a 'discrete' partnership, there is no clear resolution on how the U.S. will address Cuba's political situation, with both sides expressing differing views on the potential for diplomatic or military action.