U.S. President Donald Trump warned that “Cuba will fall,” linking the island’s growing economic and energy crisis to pressure policies implemented by his administration.

Speaking about the deteriorating situation in Cuba, Trump said that cutting off oil supplies and financial support—particularly those that previously came from Venezuela—has significantly weakened the Cuban economy.

“We cut off all the oil, all the money,” Trump said, arguing that the worsening crisis in Cuba is the result of Washington’s strategy to increase pressure on the government in Havana.

The U.S. president described the potential collapse of the Cuban system as “the cherry on top” after decades of tensions between the two countries.

Cuba is currently facing a severe fuel shortage that has triggered widespread power outages, transportation disruptions and major difficulties for key sectors such as tourism and aviation.

Several international airlines have already altered flight operations due to the lack of jet fuel at Cuban airports, while authorities on the island have implemented emergency measures to ration energy and prioritize essential services.

The crisis intensified after the collapse of Venezuelan oil shipments to the island, which had historically been a critical source of energy supply. At the same time, new U.S. policies threaten tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba, further increasing economic pressure on the Cuban government.

Trump also indicated that Washington is maintaining contacts with Cuban authorities as the crisis unfolds. In recent comments, he even raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island, an idea that has sparked debate among international analysts about the future of U.S.–Cuba relations.

Meanwhile, millions of Cubans continue to experience prolonged blackouts and shortages of fuel and essential goods, in what observers describe as one of the country’s most severe crises in decades.