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Trump Had An Awkward Moment With Rubio Seated Just Inches Away
HuffPost • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump humorously searched for Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Shield of the Americas meeting, despite Rubio sitting right next to him, prompting chuckles in the room.
- Rubio initially hesitated to sit next to Trump, signaling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to take the seat instead before Trump asked about his whereabouts.
- Trump made a controversial joke about Cuba, suggesting he would "drop" Rubio off in Cuba to handle matters there, referencing Rubio's Cuban heritage.
- Earlier, Trump predicted at the UN General Assembly that Cuba "will fall," a statement that led to the Cuban delegation walking out.
- The interaction highlighted a mix of awkward humor and political tension surrounding U.S.-Cuba relations during the event.
