Trump revives Cuba military stopover idea at South Florida rally

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President Donald Trump revived his proposal for a U.S. military stopover in Cuba during a South Florida rally, suggesting warships returning from Iran could pause near the island to pressure its government. Trump said a ship would stop about 50 yards off Cuba's coast, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent to "finish up the deal." Rubio later posted that "now is the time" for action, urging partnership with the CIA. The comments follow months of U.S.-Cuba tensions, including sanctions and talks that yielded little progress. Cuba faces a severe economic crisis, with blackouts, shortages, and mass migration, while Trump has previously hinted at intervention.


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