Trump Threatens Cuba’s Oil Flow, Shares ‘Interim President of Venezuela’ Post as Cuba and Venezuela Push Back

Overview

• In a series of Truth Social posts, Trump said there will be “no oil or money” from Venezuela to Cuba and urged Havana to “make a deal before it’s too late,” alleging Cuba traded security services for Venezuelan resources.
• Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected the ultimatum, calling Cuba a free, independent and sovereign nation and saying the country is prepared to defend the homeland.
• Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement defending Cuba and emphasizing non‑intervention, sovereignty and diplomatic dialogue as the way to resolve disputes.
• Trump amplified a meme presenting him as “interim president of Venezuela” and endorsed a post joking that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be “president of Cuba.”
• The White House announced an order embargoing Venezuelan oil profits in the U.S., and Trump said Washington is working with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez and is open to meeting her.