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Will Trump invade Cuba?
TL;DR
There are speculations about a potential invasion of Cuba by Trump. The discussion revolves around political implications and historical context.
Key points
- Speculations about Trump's potential invasion of Cuba
- Political implications and historical context discussed
- Impact on US-Cuba relations considered
Episode details
News,·22 May 2026,·39 mins
Will Trump invade Cuba?
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What is President Trump’s plan for the future of Cuba? His oil blockade has crippled the island’s economy and could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. He has indicted former President Raul Castro for murder and put sanctions on Cuba’s military leaders, but what might be his next steps? Is he thinking about using the Venezuela playbook and snatching the 94 year old leader? In this episode, Sarah and Anthony discuss what Trump’s options are in Cuba and whether military action is feasible and likely. We also hear from Carlos Cubelo - a former Republican Congressman from Florida who is the son of Cuban immigrants and ask what do Cuban Americans think about Trump’s course of action? HOSTS: • Sarah Smith, North America Editor • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast This episode was made by Tom Gillett, Grace Reeve and Purvee Pattni. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app. You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers. US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below. Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r The Global Story: Top Comment BBC Sounds - Top Comment - Available Episodes
Q&A
What are the reasons behind Trump's potential invasion of Cuba?
Speculations suggest political motivations and historical grievances could drive Trump's decision to consider an invasion.
How would an invasion of Cuba impact US-Cuba relations?
An invasion would likely severely deteriorate US-Cuba relations, reversing decades of diplomatic efforts and potentially escalating tensions.
What historical events influence the discussion of a US invasion of Cuba?
Historical events such as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis play a significant role in shaping current discussions about US military action in Cuba.
