Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader
The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reignited criticism of Barack Obama's 2016 visit to Cuba. Critics argue that Obama's normalization efforts legitimized a repressive regime while failing to secure meaningful concessions. The recent charges against Castro highlight ongoing tensions regarding U.S.-Cuba relations and the legacy of Obama's diplomatic approach.
- ▪Raúl Castro was indicted in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft, killing four U.S. nationals.
- ▪Critics claim Obama's normalization policy gave legitimacy to the Castro regime without benefiting the Cuban people.
- ▪Obama's 2016 visit included a baseball game with Castro and aimed to improve U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Cuba Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader Acting AG Todd Blanche says nations 'cannot be permitted to target Americans, kill them, and not face accountability' By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 21, 2026 11:29am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump answers what will be next for Cuba after indictment of Raul Castro President Donald Trump addresses the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro.
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