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Donald Trump: “Cuba is a failed nation.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One En Route Joint Base Andrews, Mar. 15, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 17:39

One other. Tell us about Cuba. You're talking to Cuba. What do you want to hear from them and what is that risk? Today I am holding Cuba. Cuba is a failed nation. Cuba also wants to make a deal. And I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do. (17:39–17:42)

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