Trump Hinting at Cuba Takeover, Russia Backs Cuba

0:00From Hollywood to the world, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. President Donald Trump sparked a major controversy this week by hinting he might take over Cuba before his second term wraps up. During an Oval Office event on Monday, March 16, he called it a big honor and said the Caribbean nation is very weakened right now. There were a mark came when Fox News reporter Peter Ducey asked if any action there would look like the smaller operation to capture Venezuela and leader. Nicolas Maduro, or the bigger Warren Iran, which has already killed at least 13 U.S. service members. Trump has ramped up pressure on Cuba before, ordering a blockade on oil shipments back in January and threatening higher tariffs on any country, sending them fuel. His words drew quick backlash amid broader criticism of his administration's military moves around the world. Meanwhile, Russia pled strong support for Cuba, condemning U.S. interference in bargos and what they call illegal restrictions on the island nation.