During a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing, Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican from Florida) and Jonathan Jackson (Democrat from Michigan) clashed over the U.S. blockade of Cuba implemented during President Donald Trump's administration. Salazar condemned the actions of the Cuban government under Fidel Castro, stating that the regime 'spat on Obama' in response to his diplomatic overtures. In contrast, Jackson defended the Obama administration's efforts to improve relations with Cuba, arguing that engagement was a more effective strategy than isolation. This exchange illustrates the stark partisan divide regarding U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba, with ongoing debates about the effectiveness of sanctions and diplomatic engagement. The hearing reflects broader tensions in Congress over how to approach U.S.-Cuba relations moving forward.