U.S. military prepping for Cuba regime collapse, expert says

A new report on Army Reserve messaging has raised questions about potential U.S. military operations involving Cuba. Retired Marine intelligence officer Lt. Col. Hal Kempfer joined FOX 10 Talks and clarified the situatio stating, “I don’t think we’re going to invade Cuba, but we are getting prepared for doing some sort of what it looks to me, as somebody who does this in uniform, as a humanitarian assistance operation going in there.” Kempfer explained that military police and medical units would likely provide security, restore utilities, and assist the civilian population.

Addressing Cuba’s current economic condition, Kempfer emphasized that the nation is facing severe internal distress following the loss of external support. “By every measure, it has collapsed,” Kempfer stated, adding, “The regime is just barely hanging on.” He explained that U.S. Southern Command is planning for eventual governance changes, noting, “What they’re talking about is getting ready for the day after. What happens when the regime collapses? Is what happens when… there is no government in charge. What do we do? And that’s where they’re getting everything ready to come in very quickly to provide assistance.”

Kempfer also highlighted that global adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran are unable to intervene due to their own commitments. Looking toward future stability in the region, Kempfer remarked, “In the long run, it’s better to have a pro-US Cuba, and I think that that’s what they’re looking at as a pro US Cuba.” He concluded that active engagement in the Western Hemisphere is critical for strategic alignment, stating, “This could be a watershed moment in Cuban history.”