Trump revives Cuba military stopover idea at Florida rally

President Donald Trump revived his proposal for a U.S. military stopover in Cuba during a South Florida rally on Friday, suggesting warships returning from Iran could pause near the island. The comment came in response to a crowd question days before the midterm elections. Trump first floated the idea earlier this year and reiterated it alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who posted that "now is the time" for action and urged partnership with the CIA. The administration has imposed sanctions and raised charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Cuba faces a severe economic and energy crisis since 2020, with blackouts, shortages, and mass migration. Trump previously said he anticipated a deal without military force, while Rubio expressed doubts about diplomatic resolution with the current government.