Extra: Is Cuba About To Collapse?

Extra: Is Cuba About To Collapse?

July 18, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode features a full interview with Francis Suarez discussing the potential collapse of Cuba and its implications for U.S. national security.

Is Cuba next? While Washington focuses on Iran, a new national security crisis looms just off our shores. Facing crippling fuel shortages from U.S. sanctions, Cuba is now firmly in the administration's crosshairs—with speculation building over a potential strike like the U.S. operation in Venezuela. Former Miami Mayor and FOX News contributor Francis Suarez recently joined host Dave Anthony on the Rundown to discuss the situation on the Island Nation. Saurez is featured in a new FOX Nation special, "Cuba: A New Dawn", that details the "maximum pressure" strategy being deployed by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Saurez discusses what a collapse of Cuba's regime could look like and how the administration would handle a gradual transition to democracy and capitalism. He also discusses the dangerous influence of China, Russia, and Iran operating in the region and why he believes the island nation is a national security threat. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Former Miami Mayor and FOX News contributor Francis Suarez…

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Host: Dave Anthony

Guest: Francis Suarez

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Organizations: FOX News, FOX Nation, President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Places: Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, China, Russia

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