India, May 2 -- US President Donald Trump drew fresh headlines after joking that the United States would "take over Cuba almost immediately" during a public speech in Florida, a comment that came amid a broader foreign-policy-heavy address and renewed tensions with Havana.

Trump's Cuba Remark Draws Spotlight

Trump, while speaking at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Dinner, said that Cuba has got problems. "Cuba, which we will be taking over almost immediately. Cuba's got problems. We'll finish one first," he said.

'We'll Finish One First': Trump Signals Priority on Ongoing Issues

During his speech, Trump said, "Cuba's got problems. We'll finish one first. I like to finish a job," framing the comment as part of a broader rhetorical s...