“Cuba Is FALLING Apart” - Trump TEASES Cuba Takeover

The discussion opens with the extension of sanctions on Cuba, with Rubio expected to lead the case. Trump has suggested the US might take over Cuba "almost immediately," but would prioritize finishing the job in Iran first. He envisions a scenario where a large aircraft carrier, like the USS Abraham Lincoln, would stop offshore, leading to Cuba's surrender. The speaker expresses personal enthusiasm for this prospect, recalling high school experiences in Boca Raton where he met Cuban classmates whose families suffered under Castro and the Mariel boatlift. He highlights the desire for freedom among Cubans, both those stuck on the island and those in the US who wish to visit relatives. The speaker advocates for turning the page on Castro's Cuba, hoping for freedom, trade, and tourism between Cuba and the United States, ideally without military conflict but with a strong incentive for change. He envisions Cuba becoming similar to Puerto Rico, allowing free movement and offering US protection, but cautions against it becoming a "sinkhole" for aid. The speaker emphasizes Cuba's proximity, just 90 miles from Key West, and the desperate need for change from their current economic struggles, such as $40 a gallon embargoed gas. He hopes for a methodical transition that provides opportunities for the Cuban people. Another speaker, identifying as "Cuban" due to growing up in Miami and speaking Spanish, shares a similar sentiment. He believes Cuba is on its "last leg" and hopes Trump, with Marco Rubio's help, will "finish the job." He recounts conversations with Cuban and Venezuelan Uber drivers in Miami, all of whom strongly condemn communism and socialism, expressing a universal desire for America to intervene and improve Cuba. He describes Cuba as a crumbling city, stuck in the 1950s, with old cars and dilapidated buildings, emphasizing that the people "deserve better" and need capitalism over socialism. The conversation then shifts to a promotional message for the PBD podcast. Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback through a survey by texting "PBD" to 310341132 or visiting survey.vt.com. Completing the survey earns a $25 gift card to vtmerch.com. The hosts stress the importance of all feedback, from CEOs to farmers, to improve the podcast and its content, which began with humble origins and has evolved significantly.