President Donald Trump recently revived his controversial rhetoric about U.S. ambitions for Cuba, telling an audience in Florida that the U.S. could move to "take over" the island nation after concluding ongoing military efforts in Iran. Notably, Trump's remarks, delivered at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, came alongside a new executive order expanding sanctions on Cuba. Trump suggests action against Cuba will follow Iran conflict President Donald Trump suggested that action against Cuba will follow developments in the Middle East.