Cuba’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly walks out during President Donald Trump’s remarks on Tuesday. Multiple outlets report the walkout occurs as Trump says “freedom will be coming to Cuba,” and makes remarks linking the island’s political situation to events beyond Cuba, including allegations about the Cuban government’s actions toward opposition in the United States.
The episodes are framed slightly differently across coverage. The Washington Times describes Trump’s comments as predicting Cuba’s communist regime “will fall,” while The Hill emphasizes Trump’s call for freedom and his broader accusations about the regime fostering opposition in the U.S. Free Malaysia Today likewise focuses on Trump’s “freedom” message and notes the Cuban delegation leaves the hall during his speech. All accounts agree the walkout is a direct reaction to Trump’s address at the UN General Assembly.
The reports provide no additional details from the Cuban government explaining the move beyond the timing of the departure during Trump’s speech.
