Democrats Attack US Policy As ‘Cruel’ And ‘Illegal’ While Visiting Communist Cuba

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Democrats Attack US Policy As ‘Cruel’ And ‘Illegal’ While Visiting Communist Cuba

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois blasted the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba as a “cruel” and “illegal blockade” while visiting the Communist country. President Donald Trump cut…

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