US President Donald Trump has announced plans to take control of Cuba, citing the island nation's weakened state following a total blackout caused by a US-led oil blockade.
During a press briefing, Trump stated that he believes he will have the honor of taking Cuba, whether through a peaceful takeover or a more forceful approach.
The remarks come as Cuba struggles with a shortage of fuel needed to generate power, leading to rolling outages and a collapse of the country's electric grid.
The Trump administration has been imposing economic pressure on Cuba in an attempt to bring about political change after 67 years of one-party rule.
A report by The New York Times suggests that the Trump administration is seeking to push Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel from power.
