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Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @trustmystocks --- Caption/Description --- Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, warships, and weapons in the Caribbean for a potential military strike on Cuba, all awaiting final approval from President Trump. The naval buildup, one of the largest outside the Middle East, includes the USS Nimitz carrier group and guided-missile destroyers. Options range from leadership capture (like in Venezuela) to precision strikes. As Cuba faces economic collapse, blackouts, and shortages just 90 miles from Florida, this raises serious questions about Trump’s “no new wars” stance and the risk of America’s third conflict. What’s next? Stay tuned. --- Carousel/Slides (3 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: BREAKING: THE U.S. HAS SET ITS TROOPS IN PLACE TO ATTACK CUBA, PER POLITICO (Swipe left) TRUST MY STOCKS Slide 2 (image): Text: Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, warships, and weapons in the Caribbean for a potential attack on Cuba. USS Nimitz carrier group and destroyers are ready. All it needs is final approval from President Trump. TRUST MY STOCKS Slide 3 (image): Text: This follows similar pressure tactics used in Venezuela. Options range from precision strikes to leadership capture. Cuba’s economy is collapsing with blackouts and shortages. Critics question “no new wars” promise amid another potential conflict 90 miles from Florida. TRUST MY STOCKS Published: 2026-05-29T13:03:03.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @trustmystocks --- Caption/Description --- Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, warships, and weapons in the Caribbean for a potential military strike on Cuba, all awaiting final approval from President Trump. The naval buildup, one of the largest outside the Middle East, includes the USS Nimitz carrier group and guided-missile destroyers. Options range from leadership capture (like in Venezuela) to precision strikes. As Cuba faces economic collapse, blackouts

Claims analyzed (5)

1. verified: The Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, warships, and weapons in the Caribbean for a potential military strike on Cuba.
   Multiple reports from May 2026 confirm a months-long buildup of U.S. military assets in the Caribbean, described as the largest concentration outside the Middle East.
2. verified: President Trump is currently considering final approval for a military strike on Cuba.
   Trump has publicly stated he is 'happy to do it' regarding military action in Cuba, and reports indicate the Pentagon is awaiting his final order.
3. verified: The naval buildup in the Caribbean includes the USS Nimitz carrier group and guided-missile destroyers.
   The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the destroyer USS Gridley officially entered the Caribbean Sea on May 20, 2026, as part of the Southern Seas 2026 deployment.
4. verified: Cuba is currently experiencing economic collapse, blackouts, and shortages.
   Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy crisis in May 2026, with blackouts lasting up to 30 hours and severe shortages of fuel, food, and water.
5. verified: This information is per Politico.
   A Politico report by Paul McLeary published on May 27, 2026, titled 'Only the order is missing,' is the primary source for these specific military details.

Sources consulted (9)

• antiwar.com — antiwar.com
• timesnownews.com — timesnownews.com
• armyrecognition.com — armyrecognition.com
• Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action — The Guardian
• 'Only the order is missing': Politico report claims that the U.S. has troops ready to act against Cuba — CiberCuba
• USS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mounts — Navy Times
• Where Are The Carriers As Of May 26, 2026: Nimitz Arrives In The Caribbean — The War Zone (TWZ)
• Cuba – Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as US Tightens Its Grip — NY Carib News
• Trump Is Plunging Cuba Into a Humanitarian Crisis — Jacobin

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