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Omar Slams Trump's Cuba Policy; Scott Calls Her 'Delusional'

2/8/2026

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Cuba policy as aiming to 'crush' the Cuban people.
Omar said labeling Cuba as a 'national security threat' is a lie.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) labeled Omar 'delusional' and urged her to speak with Cuban exiles.
Scott defended the administration's stance, saying the Cuban threat is real.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel (Cuba) warned of fuel shortages due to U.S. pressure.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Cuba policy as aiming to 'crush' the Cuban people.
Omar said labeling Cuba as a 'national security threat' is a lie.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) labeled Omar 'delusional' and urged her to speak with Cuban exiles.
Scott defended the administration's stance, saying the Cuban threat is real.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel (Cuba) warned of fuel shortages due to U.S. pressure.