Rising Trump administration pressure on Cuba divides Hill Democrats

Published October 16, 2026 8:08am ET | Updated October 16, 2026 8:09am ET



Intensifying efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to end 67 years of communist rule in Cuba are drawing fierce criticism from many congressional Democrats. But not all.

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