Trump tells Hugh Hewitt he wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office, says administration is watching closely

President Donald Trump said he wants to “get Cuba done” before he leaves office, telling conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt that the administration is closely tracking conditions on the island as he seeks a policy outcome before his term ends.

Trump made the comments during an interview on Thursday, according to The Hill. He said, “I want to get Cuba done before I leave,” and added that the administration is “watching it very closely” because the situation is “doing very poorly,” the outlet reported.

Trump did not, in the accounts provided here, specify a particular policy instrument or timeline beyond the goal of completing a Cuba-related effort before he leaves office, but he framed the issue as an active priority for the administration during the final stretch of his term.

In additional reporting cited by The Hill’s coverage roundup, CNBC reported that Trump said he would consider using military force in connection with Cuba. That account also described his intent to press for change before leaving office, though the specific circumstances and any legal or operational details were not described in the material provided to this desk.

The remarks come as U.S. Cuba policy remains shaped by longstanding U.S. restrictions and enforcement authorities, but the new comments were presented as a statement of intent and monitoring rather than a new signed directive, according to the coverage provided.