The senator from Florida, Ashley Moody, publicly supported the recent measures by President Donald Trump against the Cuban regime, labeling the island's government as a "murderous communist dictatorship" and praising the return to a tough policy towards Havana.
"It is wonderful to have a president who fights for the Cuban people and does not bow down to the regime. I support President Trump's policies that strengthen U.S. sanctions against the murderous communist dictatorship in Cuba and ensure that the Castro regime is stripped of the resources it uses as a weapon to continue oppressing the Cuban people," Moody wrote on her X account.
Moody, who took her seat in the U.S. Senate at the beginning of 2025 after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio, has established herself as a figure of the Republican conservative wing. During her time as Attorney General of Florida, she was a key ally in legal initiatives against the immigration, health, and economic policies of the Democratic administration. Since her arrival in the Senate, she has supported measures for austerity, tax cuts, and hardline positions in foreign policy.
His statements come amid a new tightening of U.S. policy towards Cuba. This week, Trump signed a presidential memorandum that prohibits tourism from the U.S. to the island, further restricts economic transactions with entities controlled by the Cuban Armed Forces—especially the GAESA conglomerate—and expands migration sanctions against regime officials and ideological operators.
The presidential document also reinforces pressure on the regime's repressive apparatus, with measures aimed at promoting press freedom, unrestricted access to the Internet, strengthening the private sector, and systematic monitoring of human rights violations, such as arbitrary detentions or harassment of dissenters and their families.
The Cuban regime, for its part, has responded harshly to this shift in Washington's policy. Both the leader Miguel Díaz-Canel and the foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez have accused the United States of applying a “criminal behavior” that “punishes the Cuban people.” However, the official narrative has been met with skepticism, in a context of acute economic crisis, prolonged blackouts, uncontrolled inflation, and a migratory exodus that is depleting the country of its youth.
Frequently asked questions about Trump's sanctions and their impact on Cuba
What measures has Donald Trump implemented against the Cuban regime?
Donald Trump has hardened U.S. policy towards Cuba by reinstating economic and immigration sanctions, banning American tourism to the island, and tightening the economic embargo. These measures aim to cut off the sources of funding for the Cuban regime, limit its influence in the region, and strengthen support for the opposition on the island.
What is the objective of the economic sanctions against Cuba?
The aim of the sanctions is to weaken the repressive machinery of the Cuban regime by cutting off its access to financial resources. The sanctions seek to impact the military conglomerate GAESA and other entities controlled by the Cuban armed forces, which, according to the U.S. government, strengthens the regime at the expense of the Cuban people.
How have the Cuban authorities responded to Trump's sanctions?
Cuban authorities, including leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, have described the sanctions as a "criminal act" by the United States and have stated that the impact will be significant, but they will not be swayed. The regime has accused the U.S. of suffocating the Cuban people and hindering their economic development.
Who is Ashley Moody and what is her stance on sanctions against Cuba?
Ashley Moody is a senator from Florida who has publicly supported Trump's sanctions against Cuba, describing the Cuban government as a "murderous communist dictatorship." Moody supports Trump's policies aimed at stripping the Cuban regime of resources used to suppress the island's people.
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