WASHINGTON D.C February 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing economic isolation of Cuba during a recent appearance from the Oval Office, signaling intensified pressure on the communist regime.
In remarks shared by the official White House Rapid Response account (@RapidResponse47) on February 2, 2026, President Trump described Cuba as a “failed nation” that has lost critical financial lifelines.
“They’re not getting any money from Venezuela and they’re not getting any money from anywhere. It’s a failed nation,” Trump stated. He added that “Mexico is going to cease sending them oil,” further tightening the economic noose on Havana.
The President confirmed active engagement, noting, “We are dealing with the Cuban leaders right now.”
The comments come amid the Trump administration’s broader “America First” foreign policy push, including recent executive actions targeting threats from the Cuban government. In late January 2026, an executive order authorized potential additional tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba, aiming to disrupt remaining support channels for the regime.
The video clip, posted from the Oval Office with Trump seated at the Resolute Desk surrounded by officials, has drawn significant attention on X, garnering thousands of likes, reposts, and views within hours. Supporters expressed optimism about prospects for regime change or major concessions, with comments highlighting hopes for a “free Cuba” and praising the administration’s leverage through economic measures.
Critics and observers noted the statement reflects a continuation of hardline policies toward Cuba, contrasting with previous U.S. administrations’ approaches to engagement.
This development follows a series of Trump administration moves in early 2026 focused on trade, tariffs, and countering adversarial regimes, including actions related to international treaties, Greenland-related disputes, and broader economic security initiatives.
As discussions with Cuban leadership reportedly progress, the White House has not yet detailed the nature or potential outcomes of these engagements.
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