Trump suggests ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’

Tensions between Washington and Havana escalated after the US military raid on Venezuela

President Donald Trump has suggested the United States could carry out a “friendly takeover of Cuba,” claiming the island nation’s government is on the brink of collapse and is actively negotiating with Washington.

Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House on Friday, Trump stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was engaged in high-level discussions with the Cuban government.