President of the United States Donald Trump said., that he could «capture or liberate» Cuba. He said this during a public speech, stressing that he could do whatever he wanted with the country.
Trump's statement on Cuba
During his speech, Donald Trump said: «I believe I would be honoured to take over Cuba. It would be wonderful. It would be a great honour. I can free it or take it over, I think I can do whatever I want with it.».
Trump's remarks caused a wide response in the media and among politicians. His words became the subject of discussions about the future of US policy towards Cuba.
Reaction to the statement
After Trump's words, a number of experts and politicians criticised such rhetoric. They stressed the importance of respecting international law and the sovereignty of states.
This statement came amid growing tensions between the US and Cuba. There has been no official comment from the Cuban government so far.
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