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2. I have to wonder if those were mercenaries sent by tRump to stir shit up.

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 04:45 PM

11 hrs ago

This might be all the justification his feeble little mind needs to start a war with Cuba.

On second thought, after reading an article by The Guardian which wasn't behind a paywall, this area is frequented by human traffickers.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/25/cuba-says-border-guards-killed-four-gunmen-on-us-registered-speedboat

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Cuban Government Says 4 Are Killed in Gunfire Exchange With Florida Speedboat [View all] D. Spaulding 13 hrs ago OP

I have to wonder if those were mercenaries sent by tRump to stir shit up. groundloop 11 hrs ago #2

here are lots of bonkers Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade and Monroe County obamanut2012 10 hrs ago #4

is this the orange assholes USS Maine moment? Javaman 11 hrs ago #3

Bay of Pigs? BidenRocks 9 hrs ago #6

No kidding. could be a little of both. Javaman 8 hrs ago #7

The Trump administration knows how to pick a fight.. Escape 10 hrs ago #5

From the article: Polybius 7 hrs ago #8

Why would they be within a nautical mile of shore? Renew Deal 6 hrs ago #9

That's assuming the Cubans government version of events is true EX500rider 5 hrs ago #10

Pretty much the same Old Crank 2 hrs ago #11

Well we are running guns Old Crank 2 hrs ago #12