Rick Scott: The US needs to consider a naval blockade of Cuba

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., floated using a naval blockade to prevent Cuba from obtaining oil from Venezuela as he “wholeheartedly” backed President Trump’s suggestion of placing a full embargo on Cuba.

Scott, who argued Cuba is “the most powerful force propping up” Venezuela strongman Nicolás Maduro, said that sanctions imposed last month designed to bar the transfer of oil from Venezuela to Cuba have been unsuccessful and naval assets must be deployed to ensure the sanctions are enforced.