Conservative journalist and influencer Laura Loomer, known for her close ties to former President Donald Trump, has declared that the United States is set to take over the economic management of Cuba within a month, citing a high-ranking source.
Loomer shared on her social media platform X, "High level source tells me the United States will be assuming economic management authority of Cuba within 30 days," but refrained from providing further details on what this potential action might entail or identifying her source publicly.
This statement coincides with Trump's announcement on the same day that his administration plans a "friendly and controlled" takeover of Cuba.
As reported by correspondents David Alandete and Juan Esteban Silva, Trump labeled the island a “failed nation” and emphasized that the Cuban government is seeking U.S. assistance.
According to these reports, Trump mentioned that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is engaged in high-level discussions with the Cuban regime, reiterating that the approach will be "amicable."
Trump further noted the severe economic crisis in Cuba, characterized by shortages of resources and energy.
His remarks came shortly after reports of a discreet meeting between U.S. officials close to Rubio and Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, a relative of Raúl Castro, on the sidelines of the CARICOM summit in the Caribbean, as reported by the Miami Herald.
In parallel developments, it has been revealed that the U.S. administration has recently eased restrictions on fuel shipments to Cuba’s emerging private sector, part of a broader strategy to enhance Washington’s influence over potential political and economic shifts on the island.
As of now, there has been no official announcement from the White House or the State Department confirming that the U.S. will formally assume economic control of Cuba, as Loomer claimed.
Nevertheless, her comments add to the growing speculation about the actual scope of Trump's policies toward the island, following his return to the presidency.
U.S. Economic Influence on Cuba
What did Laura Loomer claim about U.S. actions in Cuba?
Laura Loomer claimed that the United States would take over the economic management of Cuba within 30 days, based on information from a high-level source.
What is the current economic situation in Cuba according to Trump?
Trump described Cuba's economic situation as extremely dire, with significant shortages of resources and energy.
Has the U.S. officially announced a takeover of Cuba's economic management?
No official confirmation has been made by the White House or the State Department regarding a U.S. takeover of Cuba's economic management.