President Donald Trump swiftly overturned Joe Bidens last-minute decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
The White House announced this action on Monday, marking one of Trumps first moves after taking office.The reversal came less than a week after former President Biden signed the directive.
Bidens plan aimed to implement measures leading to the release of political prisoners in Havana.Trumps decision also nullified Bidens attempt to undo a previous Trump decree that limited financial transactions with certain Cuban officials.
Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel criticized Trumps action, calling it an act of arrogance on social media platform X.In addition, he argued that Trumps previous economic restrictions caused hardship in Cuba, leading to goods shortages and increased emigration to the United States.Beyond Cuba, Trump signed another decree canceling Bidens efforts to block oil drilling in the Arctic and along extensive U.S.
coastal areas.
These actions align with Trumps campaign promises to boost domestic energy production.Trump Reinstates Cuba as Terrorism Sponsor, Reversing Bidens Decision.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Trumps swift policy reversals highlight the stark differences between his administration and Bidens.
The new presidents actions signal a return to a tougher stance on Cuba and a shift away from environmental regulations favored by the previous administration.These policy changes came immediately after Trumps inauguration, demonstrating his commitment to quickly undoing key aspects of Bidens legacy.
The long-term impacts of these policy shifts remain to be seen as Trump begins his new term in office.