--- title: "Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN; Cuban delegation walks out" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-22T16:25:51.147Z" source_reported: "2026-09-22T15:56:21.117Z" updated: "2026-09-22T16:25:51.147Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-22T16:15:22.956182+00:00" --- # Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN; Cuban delegation walks out *US President's remarks on the communist regime prompt a walkout during his UN General Assembly address.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Trump, with two independent outlets and one named source. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes, attribute claims, and state what happens next or what is unknown. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with some sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - US President Donald Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' during his address to the UN General Assembly. - The Cuban delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly during Trump's speech. - Trump stated that 'freedom will come to Cuba' and accused the government of being a 'communist regime' under 'great pressure'. - Trump also spoke about Iran during his UN address. During his address to the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed state' and stated that 'freedom will come to Cuba.' He accused the Cuban government of being a 'communist regime' that is under 'great pressure.' The Cuban delegation present at the assembly walked out of the hall following Trump's remarks. ## Disagreement on Trump's remarks about Iran While the Cuban delegation's walkout was widely reported, the specific content of Trump's remarks regarding Iran varied. Hindustan Times reported that Trump discussed Iran's military actions and posed a question about making a deal or annihilating the Islamic Republic. Reuters and WTVB reported that Trump's speech touted greater US involvement in the region. Haber7 and Sözcü reported Trump stating that 'communism will never come to the United States, but freedom will come to Cuba and security will come to Mexico.' Yle reported Trump asking whether to destroy Iran or make a deal. The Washington Times and Anadolu Ajansı reported Trump criticized both Iranian and Cuban regimes. Protothema reported Trump threatened Tehran and spoke about pursuing regime change in Havana. Expressen and La Tercera focused solely on the Cuban delegation's walkout. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention President Trump's remarks about Iran. None of the centre-rated digests mention President Trump's remarks about Iran. None of the right-rated digests mention President Trump's remarks about Iran. ## Who covered it Shares of the 26 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 15% (4) - Centre: 23% (6) - Right: 62% (16) 15 of 41 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-22T16:15:22.956182+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-22T16:30:32.844Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with the Cuban delegation walking out of the UN General Assembly during President Trump's speech. Infobae, in its full report, stated that Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' and that the delegation left after these remarks. It also noted Trump's accusation of Cuba being a 'communist regime' under 'greatest pressure' and his statement that 'freedom will come to Cuba.' Raw Story's digest highlighted that Trump predicted the demise of a 'failed' neighbor, stating 'It will fall.' Sözcü's digest reported Trump announcing two countries he would target after Iran, and that the Cuban delegation left the hall. NBC News' digest also focused on the delegation walking out as Trump called their country a 'failed state.' ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on President Trump's statements about Cuba and the subsequent walkout by its delegation. Hindustan Times' full report detailed the Cuban delegation's departure after Trump characterized the nation as a failed state and proclaimed freedom would be forthcoming, also mentioning that Marco Rubio was handling negotiations. Reuters and WTVB digests reported Trump stating Cuba was a failed state and freedom would come to the island, with the speech touting greater US involvement. The Hill's digest noted the walkout occurred after Trump called for freedom on the island. ANSA's digest quoted Trump saying 'Cuba has failed, it will fall' and that the delegation left the room. Yle's digest mentioned Cuban representatives walking out after Trump threatened Cuba. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted President Trump's prediction of the Cuban regime's collapse and the delegation's exit. Yonhap News Agency's digest reported Trump seeking 'fundamental changes to the situation in Cuba.' La Tercera's digest stated the Cuban delegation left after Trump called the island government 'a failed state' and said 'it will fall.' Anadolu Ajansı's digest also noted the walkout as Trump called Cuba a 'failed state.' Washington Times' digest reported the delegation 'storms out' as Trump predicts the communist regime 'will fall.' ABC's digest quoted Trump saying 'It’s a failed state, it’s going to fall.' Expressen's digest reported Cuba leaving 'in the middle of Trump's UN speech' when he 'came down hard on the country.' News-pravda.com's digest quoted Trump saying 'Communism will never be coming to America, but freedom will be coming to Cuba.' Protothema's digest reported Trump threatened Tehran and spoke about pursuing regime change in Havana. Daily Express's digest stated Trump labelled the country an 'absolutely failed state.' ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 10 - high: 11 - unknown: 15 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Cubadebate](http://cubadebate.cu/noticias/2026/09/22/bruno-rodriguez-responde-a-trump-en-la-onu-cuba-no-es-una-amenaza) — Bruno Rodriguez Responds to Trump at the UN: “Cuba Is Not a Threat” - [Haber7](https://video.haber7.com/video-galeri/378416-trump-konusurken-kuba-heyeti-salonu-terk-etti) — The Cuban Delegation Left the Room While Trump Was Speaking. - [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/externe/dupa-ce-trump-le-a-spus-de-la-tribuna-onu-ca-sunt-un-stat-esuat-delegatii-unei-tari-s-au-ridicat-si-au-plecat-din-sala-804208.html) — After Trump Told Them From the UN Rostrum that I Was "a Failed State, a Country's Delegates Rose up and Left the Room. - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-freedom-will-be-coming-cuba-un-speech-2026-09-22) — Trump says freedom will be coming to Cuba in UN speech - [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/09/22/cuba-abandona-plenario-en-onu-ante-calumnias-de-trump) — Cuba Abandons Plenary in the UN in the Face of Trump's Slanders - News Press Latina - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/22/trump-says-freedom-will-be-coming-to-cuba-in-un-speech) — Trump says freedom will be coming to Cuba in UN speech - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260923000800071) — Trump: "Cuban Regime Will collapse... No Threats Against U.S. in Western Hemisphere" - [Unknown](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/09/23/VRH7FKI5AVHRLLFYSMRGECEDHQ) — “Destroying Iran,” “Cuba’s Collapse”… Delegations From Both Countries Walk Out During Trump’s Speech - [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/videos/noticia/delegados-de-cuba-en-la-onu-se-retiran-tras-amenazante-discurso-de-trump) — Cuban Delegates to the UN Retreat After Trump’s “Threatful” Speech - [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/09/22/cuba-48848) — Trump Describes Cuba as the Failed State... and the Cuban Delegation Withdraws! - [yenicaggazetesi.com](https://yenicaggazetesi.com/trump-bm-kursusunden-iki-ulkeye-mesaj-verdi-heyet-salonu-terk-etti-1074389h.htm) — Trump Sent a Message to the Two Countries From the UN Podium: The Delegation Left the Hall. - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/video-gallery/cuban-delegation-walks-out-as-trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state/155908) — Cuban delegation walks out as Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' - [Expressen](https://expressen.se/tv/nyheter/varlden/kuba-lamnar-mitt-under-trumps-fn-tal) — Cuba Leaves – in the Middle of Trump's UN Speech - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/22/cuban-delegation-storms-un-general-assembly-trump-predicts-communist) — Cuban delegation storms out of U.N. General Assembly as Trump predicts communist regime ‘will fall’ - [abc](https://abc.es/internacional/representantes-cubanos-marchan-discurso-trump-onu-estado-20260922173257-nt.html) — Cuban Representatives Leave During Trump’s UN Speech: “It’s a Failed State, It’s Going to Fall” - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/haberler/bm-genel-kurulunda-konusan-trumpa-soguk-dus-kuba-20261673-haberi) — A Cold Shower for Trump During His Speech at the UN General Assembly: The Cuban Delegation Walked Out of the Hall. - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/international/6104077-cuban-delegation-walkout-un-trump-speech) — Cuba walks out of UN General Assembly as Trump says ‘freedom will be coming’ - [Infobae](https://infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/09/22/la-delegacion-de-cuba-abandona-la-onu-tras-afirmar-trump-que-es-un-estado-fallido) — Cuba’s Delegation Leaves the UN After Trump Claims It Is “a Failed State” - [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/818979) — Trump says freedom coming to Cuba in UN speech - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/cuban-iranian-delegations-walk-out-during-trump-s-unga-speech-will-not-allow-101790090111305.html) — Cuban, Iranian delegations walk out during Trump’s UNGA speech: ‘Will not allow…’ - [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/world/2250819/trump-un-speech-cuba-delegation) — Moment UN member's delegation walk out during Trump speech - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/trump-kubaya-ozgurluk-gelecek-dedi-kuba-heyeti-salonu-terk-etti/haber-1700487) — Trump Said "Freedom Will Come to Cuba": Cuban Delegation Left the Room. - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/video/cuban-delegation-walks-out-as-trump-calls-their-country-a-failed-state-270290501729) — Cuban delegation walks out as Trump calls their country 'a failed state' - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-cuba-2677915432) — UN walkout triggered as Trump predicts demise of 'failed'​ neighbor: 'It will fall' - [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/trump-iran-sonrasi-hedefindeki-iki-ulkeyi-acikladi-heyet-salonu-terk-etti-p362576) — Trump Announced Two Countries He Would Target After Iran: The Delegation Left the Room - Sözcü Newspaper - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/22/2611739.html) — Trump on Cuba:. Communism will never be coming to America, but freedom will be coming to Cuba - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1882890/iran-kai-kouva-apohorisan-apo-tin-aithousa-tis-genikis-suneleusis-kata-tin-omilia-tou-trab) — Iran and Cuba Walk Out of General Assembly Hall During Trump's Speech - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-delegation-walks-out/articleshow/134415385.cms) — Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN stage, delegation walks out - [Apa](https://apa.az/america/abs-prezidenti-kubadaki-kommunist-rejim-suqut-edecek-998175) — US President: Communist Regime in Cuba Will Fall - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1117772) — Trump at the United Nations Predicted the Fall of the Cuban Regime - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/trump-chama-cuba-de-estado-falido-e-diz-que-liberdade-chegara-ao-pais) — Trump Calls Cuba a "Failed State" and Says Freedom Will Come to the Country - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/09/22/trump-cuba-e-fallita-cadra.-e-la-delegazione-de-lavana-lascia-laula-dellonu_cfba7647-3b53-468d-af11-3d74e30da7c8.html) — Trump, 'Cuba Has Failed, It Will Fall', and the Havana Delegation Leaves the UN's Classroom - [Sapo](https://executivedigest.sapo.pt/trump-ameaca-aniquilar-irao-diz-que-regime-cubano-vai-cair-e-anuncia-bases-na-gronelandia-em-discurso-na-onu) — Trump Threatens to "Annihilate" Iran, Says Cuban Regime Will Fall and Announces Bases in Greenland in Speech at the UN - [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/esteri/trump-onu-diretta-pc8jjyb9) — Trump all'Onu: Agreement with Iran or Annihilated Them. Cuba Has Failed and Will Fall. The Havana Delegation Leaves the Classroom - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/883ccad6cbccd31b) — Trump: Freedom to come to Cuba, safety to Mexico - [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/trump-sier-frihet-vil-komme-til-cuba-cubas-delegasjon-forlot-salen/s/80-95-99726) — Trump Says "Freedom" Will Come to Cuba - Cuban Delegation Leaves the Room - [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20247629) — Trump: I Have to Make a Decision Whether We Destroy Iran or Make a Deal? - [Clarin](https://clarin.com/mundo/discurso-trump-asamblea-general-estados-unidos-fuerte_0_EX3Eqjayj8.html) — Trump Claims in the General Assembly that "Cuba Will Fall" and Announced an Agreement with Iran After November - [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/mundo/cuba-deixa-assembleia-da-onu-apos-trump-falar-em-mudanca-de-regime-em-cuba) — Cuba Lets UN Assembly After Trump Talk About Regime Change in the Country - [RedState](https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/09/22/trump-speech-at-un-cuba-walks-out-n2207229) — Cuba's Delegation Storms Out of Trump's UN Speech As He Predicts Their Regime 'Will Fall' - [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/cuban-delegates-walk-out-trump-he-rails-against-havana) — Cuban delegates walk out on Trump as he rails against Havana ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about Cuba at the UN?** During his address to the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed state' and stated that 'freedom will come to Cuba.' He also accused the Cuban government of being a 'communist regime' under 'great pressure.' **What was the Cuban delegation's reaction to Trump's speech?** Following President Donald Trump's remarks describing Cuba as a 'failed state' and predicting 'freedom will come to Cuba,' the Cuban delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly hall. **Did Trump speak about other countries during his UN address?** Yes, President Donald Trump also spoke about Iran during his UN address. Reports indicate he discussed military actions and the possibility of a deal or confrontation with the Islamic Republic. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN; Cuban delegation walks out", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-cuba-a-failed-state-at-un-cuban-delegation-walks-out