Trump says ‘we’re freeing up Cuba’ following Raul Castro indictment
President Trump announced that the U.S. is 'freeing up Cuba' following the indictment of Raul Castro. He emphasized that this does not necessitate military intervention and expressed hope for improved relations. Trump highlighted the strong support from Cuban Americans and mentioned upcoming aid for the Cuban people.
- ▪President Trump stated that the U.S. is 'freeing up Cuba' but does not foresee military intervention.
- ▪Raul Castro was indicted in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by Cuban exiles.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the Cuban people to take control of their political system and mentioned potential U.S. aid for Cuba.
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President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that the United States is “freeing up Cuba,” but indicated that he does not believe it will require a military intervention. Earlier in the day, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced an indictment of former first secretary Raul Castro, the brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in relation to the 1996 downing of two airplanes operated by Cuban exiles. Recommended Stories Trump’s multimillion dollar sushi bet sends Japanese chain’s stock soaring Trump jokes he’ll ‘go to Israel and run for prime minister’ after leaving White House Trump calls on Republicans to replace Senate parliamentarian Trump, speaking on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, suggested the news marked “a very big moment for people, not only Cuban Americans, but people…
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