Trump pledges nurses funding and takes aim at Cuba

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

Donald Trump promised to spend $250 million hiring 5,000 nurses for aged care at a Florida rally.

Donald Trump held a 90-minute campaign rally in Fort Myers, Florida, where he pledged to spend $US250 million to hire at least 5,000 new nurses for aged care facilities across America. The move was aimed at Florida's senior voters, a significant demographic in the state.

Trump addressed Cuba at length during the rally, part of his broader efforts to pressure the island's communist government. He said American naval forces would stop near Cuba on their way home, adding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would help complete negotiations. Trump won 68 per cent of the Cuban American vote in Florida in the 2024 election.

Rubio, a former US senator from Florida handling much of the administration's Cuba-related policy, posted on X on Friday: 'To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time,' urging those disappointed by Cuba's government to pursue change through what he called a 'discrete partnership with the CIA.' His post provided no further detail.

The rally was intended to boost the electoral prospects of Florida Republican Representative Byron Donalds, who is running for governor against Democrat David Jolly.

How it is being reported

• Trump vows to deal with Cuba during Florida rallyWith an eye toward seniors in Florida, Donald Trump has pledged to spend $US250 million to hire at least 5000 new nurses for aged care facilities.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 01:27
• Trump vows to deal with Cuba during Florida rallyWith an eye toward seniors in Florida, Donald Trump has pledged to spend $US250 million to hire at least 5000 new nurses for aged care facilities.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 01:27

In this story: Donald Trump · Marco Rubio · Byron Donalds · David Jolly · Cuba · Florida · Venezuela

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