The President of the United States, Donald Trump, praised the economic success of the Cuban-American community during statements to the press at the Trump National Doral in Miami, where he highlighted the role of many Cuban exiles who, upon arriving in the country, have built prosperous businesses and careers.
“Some of them have become the most successful people in the country. Cuban-American entrepreneurs are among the most successful in the United States,” the leader stated while referring to members of the exile community who, as he said, managed to thrive after enduring repression by the Cuban regime.
Trump recalled that he achieved record levels of support among Cuban-American voters and asserted that this backing holds special significance for him. “These people are very important to me. I know what they went through. They went through hell,” he expressed.
During the exchange with journalists, the president also defended the role of Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in the discussions related to Cuba and in the foreign policy of his administration. Trump stated that Rubio “is doing a great job” and claimed that he could be remembered as “the best Secretary of State in history.”
According to the leader, Rubio's Cuban heritage and his proficiency in Spanish facilitate diplomatic efforts. "He speaks the language, which is always helpful," he noted.
Trump once again referred to the severe economic situation facing the island and asserted that the Cuban government is experiencing a deep crisis. "They have no energy, they have no money. They are in serious trouble from a humanitarian perspective," he said.
The president also reiterated that the Cuban regime survived for years thanks to the support of Venezuela, particularly through the supply of oil and financial resources, but he maintained that this backing no longer exists.
In that context, Trump once again hinted that a significant change could occur on the island and mentioned the possibility that the situation could lead to an agreement with the United States. "It could be a friendly takeover, or it may not be," he stated.
The leader insisted that, in light of the current economic and energy crisis in Cuba, his administration is applying political and economic pressure on the regime while assessing various scenarios for the future of the bilateral relationship.
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