Donald Trump proposed a possible "friendly takeover" of Cuba, in the context of the energy crisis on the island, to support Cubans in the USA.

President Donald Trump suggested a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, while the White House seeks to take advantage of the communist island's energy crisis. Trump stated that the U.S. could do something positive for the expelled Cubans living in America.

His comments come in the context of the U.S. administration announcing plans to allow the transport of fuel from American energy companies to private Cuban enterprises, aiming to make Cuba more dependent on the U.S. and to stimulate the private sector, undermining the communist government.

Trump characterized Cuba as a "nation in decline," mentioning the lack of resources, and highlighted Secretary of State Marco Rubio's efforts to influence the Cuban government. His comments were made shortly after a violent incident between the Cuban coast guard and Cubans from the U.S., which intensified tensions between the two countries.