00:00U.S. President Donald Trump says Cuba could face a possible takeover by the United States
00:06as Washington steps up pressure on the crisis-hit island.
00:10Despite that remark, Trump, however, affirms that the U.S. Department of State is still focused on Cuba,
00:16with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in talks with the country.
00:22But he's dealing, and it may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover, it wouldn't matter,
00:28because they're down to, as they say, fumes.
00:35They have no energy, they have no money.
00:39They're in deep trouble on a humanitarian basis, and we don't want to see that.
00:46Cuba has denied reports of high-level talks with Washington,
00:50though it has not fully rejected suggestions that informal contacts may be taking place.
00:55White House officials say Cuba is facing economic collapse and may be ready to negotiate,
01:01with Trump repeatedly claiming the government in Havana wants to make a deal.
01:05Cuba has been grappling with a severe energy crisis since January
01:09after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
01:13and halted oil exports from Caracas to the island.
01:17Cuba has been grappling with a severe energy crisis since January
