On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed in a post on Truth Social that Cuba is seeking assistance, stating, 'Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk.' He characterized Cuba as a failed state heading 'down' and noted that no Republicans had previously discussed Cuba with him. Trump's comments come after heightened tensions following US military actions in Venezuela, where the US seized its leader earlier this year. His administration has since imposed additional financial sanctions on Cuba, restricted travel, and implemented a fuel blockade, while also attempting to discourage regional allies from engaging with Cuban medical professionals. The White House and State Department did not provide immediate comments on Trump's announcement, nor did representatives from Havana.