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Trump: We're Talking to Cuba

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Posted By: Dreadnought, 2/3/2026 1:51:13 AM

There are reports this week that Cuba is now talking to the Trump administration about the future of the country. Despite those reports, Cuba seems to be publicly denying the talks are even happening. What's going on here? Here's President Trump yesterday saying "we're talking to the people from Cuba." There are reports today indicating Cuba has changed its tone toward the US compared to just a few days ago. Here's the Miami Herald: The Cuban government has exchanged its fierce rhetoric and vows to resist President Donald Trump’s “threats” for a more conciliatory offer to renew cooperation on security matters and maintain a “respectful dialogue” amid increasing diplomatic

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Reply 1 - Posted by: DW626 2/3/2026 5:40:48 AM (No. 2064168)
This’ll be reported in the marxist media as “Trump looks to steal free healthcare from Cuban women and children.”
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Reply 2 - Posted by: DiegoDude 2/3/2026 7:08:42 AM (No. 2064181)
Real estate development. Lots of possibilities there. Not to mention good old capitalism to lift the Cubans out of poverty.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Strike3 2/3/2026 7:32:32 AM (No. 2064190)
Like negotiating with a bug while wearing size 12 shoes.
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