Megyn Kelly Criticizes GOP Senator's Remarks on Cuba Liberation Following Iran Strikes

Kelly reacts to Senator Lindsey Graham's comments about freeing Cuba amid ongoing US military actions against Iran.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Broadcaster Megyn Kelly launched a scathing critique against Republican Senator Lindsey Graham following his provocative suggestion that Cuba might be the next target as the United States persists with its military actions against Iran. Kelly said "For the love of God, this man should never be in Trump's orbit again" in response to Graham's comments made during an appearance on Fox News, where he hinted at future military operations in Cuba.

Why it matters

Kelly's criticism of Graham's remarks highlights the growing divide within the Republican party over the direction of US foreign policy under the Trump administration. Graham's comments about liberating Cuba have raised concerns about potential military interventionism, while Kelly's opposition reflects a more restrained approach to US involvement in foreign conflicts.

The details

During an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Graham stated "You just wait to see what comes in the next two weeks: This regime is on Death Row now. It is going to be on its knees." He then showcased a cap bearing the slogan "Free Cuba," suggesting his ambitions for future US foreign policy. Kelly responded by saying "For the love of God this man should never be in Trump's orbit again," criticizing Graham's close ties to the president.

  • The exchange between Bartiromo and Graham took place on this week's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo.
  • The US's military operations in Iran entered its tenth day on Monday, March 10, 2026, following an initial Israeli-US joint attack on February 28.

The players

Megyn Kelly

A broadcaster who launched a scathing critique against Republican Senator Lindsey Graham over his comments about potentially targeting Cuba.

Lindsey Graham

A Republican Senator from South Carolina who suggested that Cuba might be the next target as the United States persists with its military actions against Iran.

Maria Bartiromo

A Fox News host who interviewed Senator Lindsey Graham, during which he made the comments about potentially targeting Cuba.

Donald Trump

The former US president who counts Senator Lindsey Graham as a close ally and advisor.

Joe Scarborough

A host on MSNBC's Morning Joe who criticized Senator Graham's comments as a form of "Wilsonian adventurism" that could lead to disaster.

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What they’re saying

“For the love of God, this man should never be in Trump's orbit again.”

— Megyn Kelly, Broadcaster (Newsfinale Journal)

“You just wait to see what comes in the next two weeks: This regime is on Death Row now. It is going to be on its knees.”

— Lindsey Graham, Senator (Fox News)

“This isn't 'Ronald Reagan plus', this is Wilsonian adventurism at its very worst.”

— Joe Scarborough, MSNBC Host (Morning Joe)

What’s next

The administration recently ramped up an ongoing embargo against Cuba and has threatened tariffs against any country that sends the island nation oil, suggesting further escalation of tensions with Cuba could be on the horizon.

The takeaway

Kelly's criticism of Graham's remarks highlights the growing divide within the Republican party over the direction of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, with concerns being raised about potential military interventionism in Cuba following the ongoing strikes against Iran.