Trump says Cuba may fall soon

United States President Donald Trump stated on March 6, 2026, that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” during a phone interview discussing foreign policy and ongoing international developments. The comments were made while he was speaking about military and diplomatic actions involving other countries and broader United States strategy abroad.

During the interview, Trump said that Cuban authorities were seeking to reach an agreement with the United States and indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be involved in handling the issue. Trump also stated that his administration was focused on other international matters but suggested that developments related to Cuba could occur in the near future.

The remarks came amid ongoing economic difficulties in Cuba, including energy shortages and power outages affecting large parts of the country. Relations between the United States and Cuba have remained strained for decades following the Cuban Revolution of 1959 and the subsequent imposition of economic sanctions and diplomatic restrictions by Washington.