USA Today<\/a> reported Wednesday that the preparations are underway, citing two sources familiar with the order who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn a statement to the outlet, the Pentagon said it plans for a range of contingencies and remains prepared to carry out the president\u2019s orders as directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressure has been building since January, when the Trump administration curbed oil shipments to Cuba as part of a broader effort to force political change or reach a deal with the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump has repeatedly signaled that Cuba could be a target of U.S. action. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One last week, he said Cuba would fail \u201cwithin a short period of time\u201d and added: \u201cWe\u2019ll be there to help it out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has made similar remarks in recent weeks, saying he believed he would have \u201cthe honor of taking Cuba\u201d and describing the island as a \u201cfailed nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those comments have come as Cuba faces a deep economic and energy crisis, with fuel shortages and blackouts across the island. The Trump administration has also threatened hefty tariffs on countries that export oil to Cuba, adding to pressure on Havana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cuban President Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel accused the United States last month of openly threatening to overthrow Cuba\u2019s constitutional order by force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe United States publicly threatens Cuba, almost daily, with overthrowing the constitutional order by force,\u201d D\u00edaz-Canel said in a statement. \u201cAny external aggressor will run into unbreakable resistance.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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