Donald Trump says Rubio was "deep into negotiations with Cuba"

In an address to the UN General Assembly last month, President Donald Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was heavily engaged in talks with Cuba and said he would oppose any arrangement allowing rival powers to use Cuban territory against U.S. interests. The comment came as U.S. and Cuban officials, including Rubio, had met in recent months to seek improved relations; Washington was dissatisfied with the discussions and added sanctions. Days later, Trump said he expected an agreement and did not think military action would be necessary. On Friday, at a South Florida rally before the midterm elections, with voters focused on rising prices during the Iran war, Trump again suggested having U.S. warships returning from Iran stop near Cuba before Rubio closed a deal.