Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live
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Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon, after the indictment against Raúl Castro was announced in Miami, Trump said there would be no escalation with Cuba .
“There won’t be an escalation. I don’t think there needs to be,” said Trump. “Look, the place is falling apart. They’ve really lost control of Cuba.”
When asked if there would be a Maduro-style arrest, he said: “I don’t want to say that.”
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