Trump Accused of Preparing Illegal War Against Cuba

Alarm bells raised over reports of Pentagon ramping up plans to attack socialist island nation

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:10pm

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A serene, cinematic painting of a deserted Cuban street corner, with a lone palm tree and vintage American car bathed in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of political unease and isolation.As tensions escalate between the US and Cuba, the prospect of another illegal war looms over the island nation's fragile economy and resilient people.Today in Miami

A new report has sparked widespread alarm among peace advocates, claiming that US President Donald Trump is preparing to launch an illegal war against Cuba. The report cites 'sources familiar' with the matter who say the Pentagon is 'quietly ramping up' preparations for a potential attack on the socialist island nation if Trump gives the order. Trump has repeatedly threatened Cuba and rolled back diplomatic ties, raising fears of a potential military confrontation.

Why it matters

The prospect of the US launching another war of choice, this time against Cuba, has drawn strong condemnation from critics who argue it would be an illegal and unjustified act of aggression. Cuba has been subjected to decades of US sanctions and hostility, and any military intervention would likely devastate the island's economy and population. The move also raises concerns about Trump's broader foreign policy approach and his willingness to pursue military action without congressional approval.

The details

According to the USA Today report, the Pentagon is 'quietly ramping up' preparations to wage war on Cuba if Trump gives the order. This comes after Trump has repeatedly threatened the island nation, saying 'we may stop by Cuba after we're finished with this' in reference to the ongoing illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. Trump has also claimed he believes he can 'do anything I want' with regards to Cuba and its 11 million inhabitants. The report has sparked alarm among peace advocates, with the Progressive International co-general coordinator David Adler warning 'This is not a drill. Trump is preparing to take the US into another illegal war against Cuba to appease the Miami mafia. We must stop him. It's not too late.'

  • On Monday, Trump flippantly declared that 'we may stop by Cuba after we're finished with this,' referring to the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
  • Last month, US Senators introduced a war powers resolution aimed at preventing Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional authorization.

The players

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States who has repeatedly threatened Cuba and is reportedly preparing to launch an illegal war against the socialist island nation.

Miguel Díaz-Canel

The President of Cuba, who has warned that if the US attacks, 'there will be fighting, and there will be a struggle, and we will defend ourselves, and if we need to die, we'll die.'

David Adler

The co-general coordinator of the Progressive International, who has strongly condemned the reported US plans to attack Cuba as an 'illegal war' that must be stopped.

Tim Kaine

A US Senator who introduced a war powers resolution to prevent Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional approval.

Adam Schiff

A US Senator who introduced a war powers resolution to prevent Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional approval.

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What they’re saying

“This is not a drill. Trump is preparing to take the US into another illegal war against Cuba to appease the Miami mafia. We must stop him. It's not too late.”

— David Adler, Co-general coordinator, Progressive International

“If that happens, there will be fighting, and there will be a struggle, and we will defend ourselves, and if we need to die, we'll die, because as our national anthem says, 'Dying for the homeland is to live'.”

— Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba

What’s next

Last month, US Senators introduced a war powers resolution aimed at preventing Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional authorization as required by law. However, numerous similar war powers resolutions related to Iran, Venezuela, and Trump's other military actions have failed to pass in the past.

The takeaway

The prospect of the Trump administration launching an illegal war against Cuba has raised serious alarm among peace advocates and critics of US foreign policy. It highlights the president's willingness to pursue military action without congressional approval, as well as longstanding US hostility and interventionism towards the socialist island nation. Preventing such an attack will require sustained public pressure and congressional action to assert its war powers and prevent further illegal military adventures.