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Justice Department indicts Raúl Castro as Trump threatens a "friendly takeover" of Cuba

President Trump said that the U.S. is "freeing up Cuba" after the Justice Department indicted its former leader, Raúl Castro, on charges including murder. Margaret Brennan has the details.

Published May 20, 2026, 11:40 PM

Updated May 21, 2026, 12:06 AM527

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Justice Department indicts Raúl Castro as Trump threatens a "friendly takeover" of Cuba

President Trump said that the U.S. is "freeing up Cuba" after the Justice Department indicted its former leader, Raúl Castro, on charges including murder. Margaret Brennan has the details.

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Justice Department indicts Raúl Castro as Trump threatens a "friendly takeover" of Cuba

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