Pentagon readies contingency for Trump‑ordered troop deployment to Cuba

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is finalizing contingency plans for a military operation in Cuba that would involve deploying American troops, should President Donald Trump give the order. The planning is described as a precautionary measure and no deployment has been authorized yet. Sources cited by USA Today indicate that the operation would be a rapid response to a potential crisis on the island. The move reflects heightened attention to Cuba amid broader regional security concerns.