During an interview with Politico, US President Donald Trump expressed that the collapse of the Cuban government would be 'the cherry on top,' suggesting that the regime's downfall has been a long-standing goal for the U.S. He indicated that the Trump Administration is in contact with the Cuban government and hinted at U.S. involvement in efforts to promote a change in leadership.

Furthermore, Trump connected Cuba's plight with Venezuela, indicating that the U.S. played a direct role in the deposing of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier in January. The implication was that the U.S.'s approach to regime change in the region is systematic and involves direct communication with the countries in question. He highlighted Delcy Rodríguez, the newly appointed interim president of Venezuela, noting her work in facilitating a transition in governance.

Trump also suggested that the deteriorating conditions in Cuba are partly attributable to external pressures from the U.S. administration, with an emphasis on how American actions might influence political changes in the Caribbean. This interview underscores the U.S. government's focus on regime change in both Cuba and Venezuela as part of a broader foreign policy strategy, aiming to reshape political dynamics in Latin America.