Trump Threatens 'Aggressive Action' Against Cuba, Stating He Can 'Do Whatever I Want'

Washington D.C. -- U.S. President Donald Trump has made aggressive remarks toward Cuba, commenting that he can do whatever he wants in the country. Speaking to reporters during an event at the White House on Monday, Trump signaled that he might take stern action against Cuba in the future. "Let me free it or take it -- I can do whatever I want," he said.

Trump's comments come as Cuba is grappling with a severe economic crisis, energy shortages, and social instability due to U.S. sanctions. In recent months, fuel shortages, power outages, and supply system problems have increased in Cuba, widely affecting the entire nation. It is said that U.S. sanctions and disruptions in oil supply have deepened Cuba's energy crisis. According to some reports, Cuba's fuel supply has been affected as its relationship with Venezuela weakens. Consequently, the country is experiencing repeated power cuts, making life difficult for the public.

Meanwhile, although talks have begun to improve relations between the U.S. and Cuba, Trump's harsh statement indicates that the environment for negotiations will be affected. The U.S. side has expressed dissatisfaction with the current leadership in Cuba. According to reports, the U.S. has put forward the removal of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel from office as a key agenda item for negotiations. However, this has not been formally confirmed.

Cuba has always made it clear that external interference in its internal affairs is unacceptable. It has stated that national sovereignty and independence are indispensable conditions for any agreement.

Looking back at history, U.S.-Cuba relations have been tense for a long time. Cuba distanced itself from the U.S. following the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959. Since then, political, economic, and diplomatic disputes have continued between the two countries.