Trump believes diplomatic deal can be reached with Cuba
Striking a notably diplomatic tone on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated his belief that a comprehensive deal can be brokered with the Cuban government. Speaking during a press availability, Trump emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to deliver substantial economic and infrastructure assistance to the island nation regardless of whether an immediate "regime change" takes place in Havana.
- Americas
- Reuters
- Published Date: 12:55 | 20 May 2026
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he believed a diplomatic deal could be reached with the Cuban government and that he can help that country whether or not there is "regime change" there.
"I think so," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if he believed a diplomatic deal with Cuba could be reached. "Cuba is calling us. They need help. But Cuba is a failed nation. Cuba needs help, and we'll do that."
The administration has described Cuba's current communist-run government as corrupt and incompetent and is pushing for a regime change.