Fox News viewers turn on 'small child' Donald Trump as he reveals new war plans
By: Jorge Solis (Mediate via MSN)
Cuba isn't big enough to distract from the debacle in the Middle East.
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March 17, 2026 -- President Donald Trump revealed his plans to take over another country, which sparked a backlash from conservatives.
On March 14, Cuba experienced widespread blackouts, which caused riots with protestors throwing rocks through windows and starting fires in the street. Meanwhile, the United States partnered with Israel to strike at Iran, launching attacks on the country in the Middle East since February 28. As President Trump, 79, continues his war with Iran, there is unrest taking place in Cuba.
During a press conference at the White House, livestreamed by Fox News, Trump seemed to be eyeing a potential seizure of the country and possibly overthrowing their communist President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
While answering questions from Fox News' senior White House correspondent, Peter James Doocy, on March 16, Trump said, "I think Cuba, with tourism and everything else, it's a beautiful island. Great weather!
"They're not in a hurricane zone, which is nice for a change. They won't be asking us for money for hurricanes every week," he continued.
"All my life, I've been hearing about the United States and Cuba. "When will the United States do it? I do believe I will be having the honor of taking Cuba. That's a big honor," he added.
Doocy seemed uneasy as he pressed, "You mean, taking Cuba?"
Trump replied, "Taking Cuba in some form. Taking Cuba. Free it. Take it. I think I can do anything I want with it, if you want to know the truth."
"It's a very weakened nation right now. They were for a long time. Very violent leaders. [Fidel] Castro was a very violent leader. Extremely violent. That's how they governed. They governed with violence," he finished.
Viewers took to social media and slammed his comments, demanding that the president stop thinking about invasion and leave Cuba alone.
One person said, "Like a small child talking about toys," while another person added, "This is nuts!"
A third wrote, "This is how dictators talk!"
Although Trump had his critics, he also had a supporter who shared, "Cuba will become the 51st state."
On March 13, Díaz-Canel cautioned that the nation has endured more than three months without oil deliveries, relying on solar energy, natural gas, and deteriorating thermoelectric facilities.
Despite Cuba attributing its crisis to a U.S. energy embargo, due to Trump placing tariffs on any nation that sells or supplies oil to the island.
Although Cuba produces 40 percent of its petroleum and generates its own electricity, it has not been enough to satisfy the demand as its electric grid continues to deteriorate.
eams are attempting to restart several thermoelectric facilities, which are essential to restoring electricity.
Oil deliveries from Venezuela to Cuba were stopped after the U.S. attacked the South American nation in early January and arrested its then-president, Nicolás Maduro.
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Does President Trump view Cuba as the ultimate grift? Just look at all the potential for property development while American taxpayers carry the costs. And, yes, Trump will be expecting American taxpayers to rebuild Cuba's infrastructure and energy grid to enhance the value of his properties. That is the business model for property developers.
I think the hardcore MAGA will love this. They think cheap vacations are on the horizon. But they won't be. Not if trmp gets his small, filthy hands on it