Trump is preparing to launch military action against Cuba, Pentagon working on plans
With the Middle East conflict still ongoing, is Trump already eyeing Cuba?
On the 15th, sources told USA Today that in anticipation of a potential order from Trump to "intervene" in Cuba's situation, the Pentagon is urgently developing contingency plans for military operations.
Not long ago, Trump had hinted that he expected to soon "honorably take over Cuba" in some form.
If this report by U.S. media proves accurate, it suggests that despite the current tense and unyielding posture between the U.S. and Iran, Trump may already be planning to wrap up the Middle East conflict swiftly and pivot toward launching a military campaign against Cuba—this rapid shift reveals his apparent eagerness to achieve breakthroughs across multiple fronts in order to reinforce his image as a strongman.
If Trump persists in using military action against Cuba to craft a narrative of victory, he may well resort to his signature “negotiate, attack, withdraw” strategy: first luring Cuban leadership under the guise of negotiations, then carrying out targeted strikes or abductions (“decapitation”), and finally declaring a triumphant victory and rapidly withdrawing forces.
In fact, after successfully abducting Maduro, Trump once attempted to replicate this tactic in Iran—but he and his makeshift team severely underestimated Iran’s resilience and retaliatory capabilities, turning what was supposed to be a quick operation into a protracted quagmire.
In contrast, the situation in Cuba is different. If Trump repeats this playbook against Cuba, the chances of success might be significantly higher. However, it remains unclear how American public opinion—especially among supporters of “Make America Great Again”—will react to this series of military moves, particularly given that the Middle East conflict has not yet been fully resolved and now a new front in Cuba is being opened.
In other words, Trump’s military “winning narrative” may backfire: instead of boosting his poll numbers, it could further erode his popularity.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1862596243490820/
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