Trump Weighs Naval Oil Blockade To Break Cuba Regime

The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic escalation against Cuba, including a potential naval blockade to halt all oil imports to the island, as officials openly discuss forcing the collapse of the communist regime.

Three people familiar with internal deliberations said the proposal has been pushed by hardliners inside the administration and backed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. While no final decision has been made, the idea is expected to be presented to President Donald Trump as part of a broader menu of pressure tactics.

The move would go far beyond Trump’s recent pledge to stop Cuban oil imports from Venezuela, once Havana’s primary supplier. Those shipments have already been choked off, dealing a heavy blow to Cuba’s economy and worsening fuel shortages across the island.

“Energy is the chokehold to kill the regime,” one person familiar with the discussions said, adding that senior officials see the fall of Cuba’s communist government as a realistic objective in 2026.

Officials argue the plan could be justified under the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, which codified the U.S. embargo on Cuba. But the idea has sparked internal debate, with some warning a total oil blockade could trigger a humanitarian crisis and mass migration across the Caribbean.

Cuba imports roughly 60 percent of its oil, according to international estimates. After Venezuelan shipments dried up, Mexico emerged as a key supplier, though its paid deliveries have failed to ease rolling blackouts and shortages.

The renewed pressure follows the Trump administration’s operation against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and reflects a broader strategy targeting left-wing governments viewed as hostile to Washington.

Trump and Rubio have both argued Cuba is economically weaker than at any point in decades, making it vulnerable to regime change. Critics, however, warn that a sudden collapse could destabilize the region.

Key Takeaways

• Trump officials are considering a naval blockade to cut off all oil to Cuba.

• Hardliners say regime change is achievable as early as 2026.

• Critics warn of humanitarian fallout and regional migration risks.

SOURCE: POLITICO

Identifying weaker nations to attack, the CBS (cankle bone spurs) idiot now turns to Cuba.

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