President Donald J. Trump criticized Cuba’s government as a “failing nation” and stated “Secretary Rubio is working on it” during remarks on February 27, 2026, between 3:15 PM and 6:15 PM UTC. The comments followed a shootout between 10 individuals, some using drones, and a Cuban Border Guard surface boat that ended with 4 dead and 7 injured, including a Cuban guardsman, according to Sent Defender on X. Trump’s statements on Cuba came in addition to his remarks on Iran, as reported by Sent Defender. The shootout involved U.S. elements, per the source, though specific details on participants and location remain as stated. No further official statements from the White House or Cuban authorities were reported in the 3-hour window from 3:15 PM to 6:15 PM UTC on February 27, 2026.
