High-level US Delegation Visits Cuba as Trump ups Pressure

Thursday, April 23, 2026

A senior US delegation met with Cuban government officials in Cuba as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to pressure Havana into a deal as it continues to exert its economic chokehold on the island.

Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 04:31 PM | 11 COMMENTS | permalink

Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Cuba poses a security threat to the United States. President Trump has said, 'enough is enough.' We need Cuba to be democratic, free, and we need them to be a friend to the United States, not a foe."

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-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) Apr 23, 2026 at 8:08 AM

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Marco Rubio's tenure as USSECSTATE has been aptly described as "completely worthless."

Source: This Empty Suit is just a tool of mega-oligarch Larry Ellison and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-21 01:46 AM

One would think this gang of idiots would have more than enough on their plates at the moment, busy as their are having launched a war they are now actually managing to lose. But, hey, these are clearly highly gifted Big Thinkers.

Better yet, they've got MAGAJesus lighting the way as they help him dig that hole deeper.

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-04-21 07:42 AM

America never learns lessons from the past. This 50-year old quote still applies:

"I saw a strange thing today. Some rebels were being arrested. One of them pulled the pin on a grenade. He took himself and the captain of the command with him. Now, soldiers are paid to fight; the rebels aren't."

"What does that tell you?"

"They can win."

#3 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-04-21 11:03 AM

When do Americans finally tire of imperialism, Islamophobia, or fascism?

The rest of the world certainly has.

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-21 12:12 PM

There's no such thing as a "high level delegation" in this administration!

#5 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2026-04-23 06:40 PM

Next up: The US announces economic incentives of umpteen billion to be invested in Cuba, 'to help the Cubans become democratic'. Not mentioned in that announcement will be that the Trump Crime Family will be taking an interest in the largest hotels in Havana, and re-opening casinos in each. This will happen in about 3...2...1...

#6 | Posted by catdog at 2026-04-24 08:38 AM

When do Americans finally tire of imperialism, Islamophobia, or fascism?
The rest of the world certainly has.

When Israel tells us it is time.

#7 | Posted by MBlue at 2026-04-24 09:19 AM

Only you progressives can hate that Cuba would be a friend.

Would you like it more if it was Biden doing it? Or Obama?

#8 | Posted by boazreborn at 2026-04-24 10:13 AM

Why would anyone make a deal with an insane old man who routinely ignores and rips up his own previous deals?

#9 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-24 12:18 PM

Only you progressives can hate that Cuba would be a friend.

Would you like it more if it was Biden doing it? Or Obama?

Biden and Obama are happily retired and are now private Citizens. Exactly what Trumpy will be soon enough. (But not soon enough!)

Trumpy has a strange way of being "friends".

Let's see how friendly Trumpy actually is with Cuba before we decide whether we hate it or not.

And yes, since you asked. While I can only imagine how Trumpy will make "friends" with Cuba I would much prefer Obama's method of making friends with Cuba.

President Obama initiated a historic normalization of U.S.-Cuba relations starting in December 2014, ending over 50 years of hostility by easing travel, trade, and diplomatic restrictions. The "Cuban thaw" included restoring full diplomatic ties, reopening embassies in 2015, and Obama becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba since 1928, in March 2016.

#10 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-04-24 12:26 PM

"Us progressives" know you're nothing but a pedophile coward, Jeff. You pathetic cuck bitch

#11 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-24 10:35 PM

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