President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the United States and Cuba will reach an agreement, telling reporters at the White House that he expects Cuba to "make a deal" and that "we want to help Cuba," according to The Jerusalem Post.
Trump said he does not think military action will be necessary to resolve tensions between the two countries, according to The Straits Times.
The comments came days after the United States told the United Nations that "freedom will be coming" to Cuba, according to Al Jazeera English. Cuba's foreign minister responded by condemning what he called US "collective punishment," according to Al Jazeera English.
Cuba is currently experiencing fuel shortages and blackouts, according to CNA.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported Cuba's foreign minister condemning US "collective punishment."
- Left-leaning outlets noted the US told the UN that "freedom will be coming" to Cuba.
- HuffPost and Al Jazeera English both reported Trump's prediction of a US-Cuba agreement.
“Cuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- CNA and The Straits Times reported fuel shortages and blackouts affecting Cuba.
- The Straits Times reported Trump's statement that military action would not be necessary.
- Reuters, CNA and The Straits Times all reported Trump's prediction of a deal between the US and Cuba.
“President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the US and Cuba will reach an agreement and that he does not think military action will be necessary.” — The Straits Times
Right
- The Jerusalem Post quoted Trump saying "we want to help Cuba."
- Right-leaning outlets reported Trump's expectation that Cuba will "make a deal."
- Newsmax and The Jerusalem Post both reported the prediction of a US-Cuba agreement.
“Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday that he expects Cuba to 'make a deal' and added that 'we want to help Cuba.'” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What did President Trump say about Cuba?
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Cuba will reach an agreement, and that he does not think military action will be necessary, according to The Straits Times and The Jerusalem Post.
Why is Cuba in the news right now?
Cuba is facing fuel shortages and blackouts, according to CNA, while its foreign minister condemned US "collective punishment" after the US told the UN that "freedom will be coming" to Cuba, according to Al Jazeera English.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets, including Al Jazeera English, emphasized Cuba's condemnation of US policy and the UN statement about "freedom," while right-leaning outlets like The Jerusalem Post focused on Trump's comments that the US wants to help Cuba.
Is military action against Cuba expected?
No. Trump said at the White House on Saturday that he does not think military action will be necessary, according to The Straits Times.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningCuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal
- HuffPostLeft-leaningTrump Predicts U.S. And Cuba Will Reach An Agreement
- CNACenterTrump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal
- ReutersCenterTrump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal
- The Straits TimesCenterTrump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal
- NewsmaxRight-leaningTrump Predicts Cuba and US Will Make a Deal
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningTrump predicts Cuba, US will make a deal