US Donald Trump has ordered the aircraft carrier Nimitz and other naval units towards Cuba. According to Welt, this represents a clear military pressure tactic against the communist island. Experts simultaneously reject the assumption that the US is incapable of such an action due to the ongoing Iran war.
The deployment comes against the backdrop of a recent murder indictment by the US Department of Justice against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. He is accused of being responsible for the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996. The indictment had further escalated tensions between Washington and Havana.
Despite the military demonstration, experts issue a warning: a direct confrontation with Cuba carries significant risks. The exact mission objectives of the Nimitz and the accompanying units have not been officially confirmed.
EuroPulse reported on May 20, 2026, on Trump’s track record with election endorsements: the president had previously announced that 100 percent of his endorsed candidates were victorious in the primaries – including Representative Massie in Kentucky (read article).
Source: www.welt.de
