In a move that casts aside a significant opportunity for diplomatic progress and humanitarian relief, President Trump has abruptly reversed Joe Biden's initiative to remove Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list. Biden's plan, which aimed at securing the release of 553 prisoners in a gesture of goodwill and opening the door to improved relations, was dismantled just hours into the new administration. Critics argue this decision isolates Cuba further and undermines America's standing in the global fight for human rights.
Trump Unravels Biden's Humanitarian Effort by Re-listing Cuba as a Terror Sponsor
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US President Donald Trump reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, just hours after his inauguration. Biden had planned to remove Cuba from the list in exchange for the release of 553 prisoners. New Secretary …
President Trump has swiftly corrected one of Joe Biden's perilous missteps by reinstating Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, sending a clear message that the U.S. will not tolerate countries that harbor terrorists. Biden's attempt to remove Cuba from the list, in exchange for prisoners, was seen as a dangerous concession, undermining the fight against global terrorism. This decisive action by Trump reasserts America's commitment to national security and holding regimes accountable for their actions.