Is Trump Really Planning to Invade Cuba?
Jul 01, 2026•40 min
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Episode description
After the United States ousted Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in January and then took out Iran’s senior leadership in the following months, U.S. President Donald Trump set his sights on Cuba, claiming that he would have the “honor of taking” the island. Michael Bustamante, a leading historian of Cuban-American relations, joins FP Live to assess the White House’s strategy and Havana’s options.
Plus, Ravi shares his read on the diverse United States seen by World Cup tourists.
Oliver Stuenkel: Washington’s Cuba Policy Is Self-Sabotage
Howard W. French: Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba
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