Washington: Trump threatens possible military action against Cuba
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Speaking in the Oval Office on May 21, 2026, President Donald Trump said he might be the one to carry out long-discussed U.S. military action against Cuba, raising the prospect of intervention during an environmental event at the White House. His comments came a day after the U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, 94, accusing him of murder and conspiracy related to the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people. Earlier Thursday in Miami, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Cuba a longstanding national security concern and questioned prospects for a diplomatic solution.
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Timeline
- 1996 Cuban military shoots down civilian aircraft
- April 2026 Grand jury secretly returns indictment
- Yesterday Indictment against Raúl Castro unsealed publicly
- Yesterday U.S. officials outline charges in Miami
- Earlier Thursday Rubio labels Cuba security threat
- Earlier Thursday Rubio doubts peaceful resolution likelihood
- May 21, 2026 Trump speaks in Oval Office
- Today Trump raises prospect of Cuba intervention
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This situation could affect you in terms of safety and money. If military action occurs, it could impact national security and potentially raise taxes to fund it. Keep an eye on the news for updates.
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