Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleJanuary 22, 2026 at 08:55 AM

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According to a Wall Street Journal report on January 22, 2026, US President Donald Trump is seeking "regime change" in Cuba. The Trump Administration is reportedly looking for Cuban officials willing to cooperate with the US to remove the current Communist leadership. While there is no concrete plan, the abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro is seen as a possible model and warning. US officials have held meetings with Cuban exiles and civic groups in Miami and Washington, DC, to identify potential collaborators within the Cuban government. Trump has also publicly threatened Cuba, suggesting they make a deal with the US. Experts suggest that threats alone may not be sufficient to topple the Cuban government.

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