Trump signals Cuban regime could ‘be changed’ if he’s reelected

Former President Trump has suggested that Cuba’s leadership could “change” if he is re-elected in November.

“I want to express my admiration and support to all the brave Cuban people who stood up against this despicable communist regime,” President Trump said. video Posted on Truth Social on Friday. “It’s not easy, but we appreciate it, and that will change.”

“Under Cuba’s brutal and corrupt dictator, the Cuban people suffer from severe food shortages, energy blackouts, poverty, political repression and religious persecution,” he added.

Cuba is facing an economic crisis, forcing the communist-ruled island to seek help from the World Food Program (WFP). Cuba is facing food, fuel and medicine shortages and is requesting donations of baby formula and other items.

Protests have intensified in the country, with officials recently trying He will also meet with U.S. officials on issues that have rarely been raised before. Havana also has accused US interventionism in response to the ongoing human suffering on the island.

President Trump said he and his allies are closely monitoring the situation in Cuba and have full support for the Cuban people.

The likely Republican presidential nominee also contrasted himself with President Biden, who claimed the incumbent was “weak” on the issue.

“I want the Cuban people to know that we are closely monitoring what is happening in Santiago every minute of the day,” Trump said. “We are with you. Under my administration, we will return to a very strong stance against our oppressors.

“I support the Cuban people, unlike Joe Biden, who is very weak against the communists. He does not support them,” he continued. “He doesn’t care about them. He couldn’t care less about them. I join your calls for the release of Cuban political prisoners.”

The former president called on Cuba to hold “free and fair” elections, but claimed the U.S. also had some problems on that front and made unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 U.S. election was stolen. Alluding to his own previous claims.

“We must have free and fair elections,” he said. “Our country has some problems in this regard, but by the way, above all I share your vision for a safe, prosperous and free Cuba. God bless the Cuban people. , and God bless America.”