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September 22, 2026
Cuban Delegation Walks Out During Trump's UN Address After Harsh Critique
- Trump called Cuba an 'absolutely failed state' and claimed his administration is pursuing a fundamental change in the situation there.
- The Cuban delegation walked out in protest as Trump continued his remarks, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
- Cuba's foreign minister condemned Trump's comments, accusing him of spreading falsehoods about the country's sovereignty.
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- Cuban delegation walks out as Trump calls their country 'a failed state'Sep 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM · NBC
- Cuba walks out of UN General Assembly as Trump says 'freedom will be coming'Sep 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM · The Hill
- Trump says freedom will be coming to Cuba in UN speechSep 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Reuters
- American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speechSep 22, 2026 at 7:44 PM · BBC
- Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted WidmerSep 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM · The Guardian
- Delegates from Iran and Cuba walked out during Trump’s speech at the U.N., and an Ivy League school outlines how higher education can adapt. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:Sep 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM · WSJ