What Trump really wants from Cuba. What does it mean for ordinary Cubans? This video explains why Donald Trump and his allies are signaling that Cuba could be their next major foreign policy target. We trace the 67-year conflict between the United States and Cuba — from Fidel Castro and the Cold War to sanctions, blackouts, and today’s economic collapse. Drawing on footage filmed across Havana, the video includes interviews with ordinary Cubans living through fuel shortages, power outages, and political uncertainty. Some blame the Cuban regime, others blame the U.S. embargo, and many simply want change after years of decline. We also examine how Cuba survived for decades through support from the Soviet Union, Venezuela, Russia, and China — and why those lifelines are now weakening. Through on-the-ground reporting and historical context, this explainer unpacks what Trump may be trying to do in Cuba — and what could happen next.