Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- President Trump announced via social media that the U.S. would stop oil and financial support from Venezuela to Cuba and that the U.S. military would help enforce separation between the two countries.
- This statement marks a shift from his earlier position, where he suggested the Cuban government might collapse independently following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
- Trump urged Cuba to "make a deal" quickly, though details on what the deal entails remain unclear, and the White House has not provided further comment.
- He emphasized that Venezuela no longer needs protection from its former leaders, asserting that the U.S. military will now provide security for the country.
