Rubio urges Cuban dissidents to covertly collaborate with the CIA amid Trump’s war talk
Senator Marco Rubio called on Cubans dissatisfied with their regime to seek discreet assistance from the CIA, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion of possible military action against Cuba.
President Donald Trump recently floated the idea of U.S. warships stopping off the Cuban coast once the conflict with Iran ends, reviving talk of military options. In response, Senator Marco Rubio, a Cuban-American, posted on X urging Cubans frustrated with their government to pursue a discreet partnership with the CIA to foster positive change. Rubio has previously labeled Cuba a "failed state" plagued by corruption, jailing, and killings, and he presented the CIA outreach as a non-violent path to regime transformation.
His message highlighted the disappointment with broken promises and the privileged lives of a few elites. The appeal follows Trump’s suggestion that Rubio could be sent to finalize an agreement with Cuba, implying a diplomatic resolution. Rubio’s call adds a covert dimension to the broader debate over U.S. policy toward the island.
Why it matters
It signals a shift toward covert U.S. involvement in Cuba, raising diplomatic and security concerns.
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