Is Cuba next on Trump’s regime-change agenda?

Published May 8, 2026 7:29am ET | Updated May 8, 2026 7:29am ET



Cuba watchers are trying hard to get into President Donald Trump’s head and figure out where the country is on his regime-change pros and cons list.

Pro: Trump has developed a surprising taste for projecting American power and for removing toxic leaders.

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