Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners

By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-15 12:17:45 | Updated at 2025-01-15 15:44:18 3 hours ago

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
AP ^ | 1/15/25

Posted on 01/15/2025 3:58:58 AM PST by EBH

— President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.

Senior U.S. administration officials, who previewed the announcement on the condition of anonymity, said ”many dozens” of political prisoners and others considered by the U.S. to be unjustly detained would be released by the end of the Biden administration at noon on Jan. 20.

The U.S. would also ease some economic pressure on Cuba, as well as a 2017 memorandum issued by then-President Donald Trump toughening U.S. posture toward Cuba.

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1 posted on 01/15/2025 3:58:58 AM PST by EBH

To: EBH

Biden’s Cuba bombshell shocks Florida Democrats

What they’re saying: “This is Joe Biden literally sinking the Democratic Party in the state of Florida. Big time,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a moderate Florida Democrat, adding that South Florida congressional delegation members share his view.

“Just as we try to patch the hole in the boat, Biden punches another hole in it,” he said. “Florida is a red state, and Biden just waved the white flag of surrender.”

Conservative Hispanics have help propel Republicans to power in Florida, which Trump won in November with about 55% of the vote.

Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said in a statement she was “disappointed” in Biden’s decision. A source who spoke with her said she was “blindsided” by it and was “enraged.”

https://www.axios.com/2025/01/15/biden-cuba-terrorism-florida-democrats-trump

2 posted on 01/15/2025 4:00:42 AM PST by EBH (America Blackmailed, The True Story of the World War...Coming Soon (1/21-))

To: EBH

Hey Joe, what about freeing unjustly imprisoned political prisoners in the USA?

3 posted on 01/15/2025 4:05:15 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Kamala defines herself in 4 words..."Nothing comes to mind.")

To: EBH

Joke,
On the last day of presidency!

4 posted on 01/15/2025 4:08:21 AM PST by AZJeep

To: EBH

I don’t care about Cuban political prisoners. It’s the American J6ers I care about.

5 posted on 01/15/2025 4:10:11 AM PST by ComputerGuy

To: EBH

Gee, why not just give Guantanamo away?

6 posted on 01/15/2025 4:12:10 AM PST by dynachrome (Auslander Raus!)

To: EBH

Communists are Joe Pedo’s butt buddies.

7 posted on 01/15/2025 4:12:46 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Florida Felons "convicted" in New Yawk Kangaroo Courts by bozos make the best presidents!!!)

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