Trump Jokingly Proposes Dropping Rubio on Cuba via Aircraft Carrier
The former president's remarks at a diplomatic event drew laughter from the Secretary of State.
US Politics • 3 hours ago
During a Shield of the Americas Event on September 23, 2026, former President Donald Trump made a jest about resolving issues in Cuba. Trump proposed a plan involving an aircraft carrier dropping Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the island nation.
Trump told the audience that the aircraft carrier would deliver Rubio while en route back from Iran, adding that Rubio "will figure out the rest." The remark elicited laughter and cheers from Rubio, who was present at the event. Rubio, who has Cuban heritage, has been a key figure in negotiations concerning the communist nation.