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Ron DeSantis: “If communism ends and they have self-government there where…”

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Published May 27, 2026 | Video Starts at 54:38

But I also understand, you know, he's an aging tyrant. Ultimately, he's, he's done his damage. And so the question is, what is going to happen to the people of Cuba and in. If communism ends and they have self-government there where people have freedom... the island would do very well. very, very well. I think it would do very well. When you have a repressive communist dictatorship. I don't care how talented you are, I don't care. (54:38–54:48)

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