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To: Les H who wrote (50215)	1/4/2026 6:00:14 PM
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Marco Rubio issues huge warning to Cuba after Maduro capture: 'They're in a lot of trouble' Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not rule out that the Cuban communist government would become the Trump administration's next targetSecretary of State Marco Rubio did not rule out that the Cuban communist government could become the Trump administration's next target, a day after Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's arrest. During an interview with "Meet the Press," Rubio sent a warning to the Cuban government, asserting "they're in a lot of trouble." Article continues below "Is the Cuban government the Trump administration's next target," journalist Kristen Welker said. Article continues below READ MORE: Venezuelans scared to leave their homes as trauma looms large after Trump interventionREAD MORE: Nicolas Maduro will stand trial after being captured by US forces, Marco Rubio says"Well, the Cuban government is a huge problem. Yeah," Rubio replied. "Is that a yes?" Welker asked. "I think they're in a lot of trouble, yes," Rubio added. In a separate appearance, Rubio, the son of Cuban parents, claimed that Venezuela's spy agency was "full of Cubans," and that "this poor island took over Venezuela." "In some cases, one of the biggest problems Venezuelans have is they have to declare independence from Cuba," Rubio said from President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. "They tried to basically colonize it from a security standpoint. So, yeah, look, if I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I'd be concerned at least a little bit." Article continues below During a Saturday press conference, President Trump himself explained that the U.S. was aiming to surround itself with "good neighbors." "It's very similar in the sense that we want to help the people in Cuba, but we want to also help the people who are forced out of Cuba and living in this country," the president said. Trump also described the small island as a "failing nation" that is "not doing very well right now." The Cuban government has not yet responded to Rubio's comment. However, as a staunch ally to Maduro's regime, Cuban officials have strongly condemned the recent blasts and U.S. operations in Caracas. Article continues below "All nations of the region must remain alert, as the threat hangs over all. In Cuba, our determination to struggle is firm and unwavering. The decision is one and only one: Homeland or Death," officials wrote. Rubio's Sunday warning came just hours after Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived in New York City, where they will face charges for their alleged role in a narco-terrorism conspiracy. Article continues below An indictment released by the Department of Justice accused Maduro of leading a "corrupt, illegitimate government that, for decades, has leveraged government power to protect and promote illegal activity, including drug trafficking." It also alleges that the drug trafficking efforts "enriched and entrenched Venezuela's political and military elite." The future of Venezuela remains unknown. Under Venezuelan law, the country's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, is required to take over Maduro following his arrest. However, during an appearance on Saturday, she claimed she would not assume power, before Venezuela's high court ordered that she become interim president. She also demanded the Trump administration released Maduro and Flores and return them back to their country. "There is only one president in Venezuela," Rodriguez said, "and his name is Nicolas Maduro Moros." Article continues below Meanwhile, President Trump asserted that his administration would “run” Venezuela during the transitional period, asserting, “we’re going to rebuild the oil infrastructure, which will cost billions of dollars; it will be paid for by the oil companies directly. And we’re going to get the oil flowing the way it should be.”