U.S. Ambassador Faces Tense U.N. Confrontation with Cuban Officials

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, shared an encounter with Cuban officials that nearly turned physical. According to Waltz, during a session of the U.N. General Assembly, a Cuban diplomat shoved a member of his staff and slapped a phone out of his hand. The U.S. responded by expelling the diplomat, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio playing a crucial role in the decision.

In his speech, Waltz criticized Cuba’s government, accusing it of enriching its leaders while the citizens suffered. He described how Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla approached him, aiming to disrupt his remarks. Waltz displayed pictures alleging the late Cuban President Fidel Castro and current leaders indulged in luxury, highlighting items like private islands and Rolex watches.

If they’ll do that on the floor of the U.N. in front of diplomats, imagine what they do to the poor Cuban people behind closed doors, Waltz stated.

Rubio’s report, “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism,” was referenced by Waltz. It accuses the Cuban government of engaging in espionage operations within the U.S. Waltz further claimed that Marxist ideology from Cuba has influenced leftist movements and unrest in America, persisting for over six decades.

Waltz concluded by expressing hope that the Cuban people will experience freedom soon under President Trump’s administration.

This report includes contributions from Alec Schemmel and Max Bacall, with the latter covering media and culture for Fox News Digital.