Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech
During a speech in Florida, former President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. would be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately,' referencing the island nation while honoring former Congressman Dan Mica. He speculated about using the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to stage a show of force near Cuba's shores. The White House did not clarify whether the remarks were meant as a joke or a policy statement.
- ▪Donald Trump made the comments during an event at The Villages Charter School in Sumterville, Florida.
- ▪He referenced Cuba while honoring former Representative Dan Mica, who has Cuban heritage.
- ▪Trump mentioned the USS Abraham Lincoln possibly stopping 100 yards offshore as a symbolic gesture.
- ▪The White House did not respond to requests for clarification on the nature of the remarks.
- ▪The comments were made amid other political statements and jokes during a freewheeling speech.
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Donald Trump Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech President referred to Cuba after honoring former Congressman Dan Mica By Jasmine Baehr Fox News Published May 1, 2026 9:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump appeared to joke during remarks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida on Friday that the U.S. would be "taking over" Cuba "almost immediately," while recognizing attendees including former Rep. Dan Mica.
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