Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac expressed strong disapproval of the speech delivered by U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, labeling it as "embarrassing" and admitting it made him feel "embarrassed for him."
Toirac shared his thoughts on his Facebook profile, explaining his reasons for speaking out: "I’m posting this because it’s an international political event and partly relates to Cuba."
The comedian initially expressed some relief before launching into his critique: "I should be glad he didn’t say he was going to wipe us off the face of the earth and send us to hell. But the speech was embarrassing. Full of blatant threats (at a forum meant for peaceful solutions), inaccuracies, and outright lies."
He concluded his post with a jab at the Cuban delegation's response, who had left the assembly room during Trump's address, promising further comments on the matter. "We’ll talk later about the walkout because they brought out detergent in the store. Anyway... it’s that kind of era."
Trump’s Remarks and Their Impact
During his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Trump directly mentioned Cuba, calling its government a "completely failed state" and predicting its downfall.
"My administration is also seeking a fundamental change in the situation in Cuba, where the communist regime is under enormous pressure—the greatest pressure it has ever faced. It’s a completely failed state. And it will fall," Trump declared to the assembly.
The U.S. president also disclosed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is "leading negotiations" with Havana, concluding with a triumphant note: "Communism will never reach America, but freedom will reach Cuba."
Toirac, known for his critical stance towards both the Cuban regime and foreign interventions, did not side with either party in his response.
He applied the same logic back in January 2026, when after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, he stated that he could not "applaud any invasion," though he also called the former Venezuelan leader a "dictator" and "cynic."
Questions About Trump's UN Speech and Cuba
Why did Ulises Toirac criticize Trump's speech at the UN?
Ulises Toirac criticized Trump's speech because he found it embarrassing and full of threats, inaccuracies, and outright lies, which he deemed inappropriate for a forum intended for peaceful solutions.
What did Trump say about Cuba in his UN speech?
In his speech, Trump referred to Cuba as a "completely failed state" and predicted its collapse. He also mentioned that his administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is seeking substantial changes in Cuba.