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Trump, CIA Ramp Up Pressure Campaign Against Cuba

8/6/2026

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The CIA created a force to pressure Cuba’s government, as reported by the New York Times.
President Donald Trump threatened a U.S. takeover of Cuba and escalated an economic assault.
U.S. intelligence assets in Cuba have risen as the administration pursues regime change, according to Politico.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promoted a July report accusing Cuba of subversion and espionage campaign, prompting criticism from Democrats and Cuba’s foreign minister.

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The CIA created a force to pressure Cuba’s government, as reported by the New York Times.
President Donald Trump threatened a U.S. takeover of Cuba and escalated an economic assault.
U.S. intelligence assets in Cuba have risen as the administration pursues regime change, according to Politico.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promoted a July report accusing Cuba of subversion and espionage campaign, prompting criticism from Democrats and Cuba’s foreign minister.