Former President Donald Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, on Sunday to share a message from a user that included a sarcastic reference to Secretary of State Marco Rubio potentially becoming president of Cuba.
The message, originally posted by Cliff Smith on January 8, stated, "Marco Rubio will become president of Cuba," accompanied by a laughing emoji. Trump commented, "I like this idea."
Cliff Smith, who describes himself as a "California conservative," is not a well-known figure, having fewer than 500 followers on the platform. However, Trump's repost has given the comment increased visibility.
This incident follows a recent U.S. operation in Caracas, Venezuela, which resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to the United States. This development adds a new layer to the regional tensions involving Cuba and Venezuela, drawing attention from the Trump administration.
Through this action, Trump continues to leverage social media to convey indirect political messages that blend sarcasm with serious references to U.S. positions on regional adversaries.