In yet another bizarre turn of events, the Trump administration has instituted criminal proceedings against former Cuban President Raul Castro for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder . . . events that occurred 30 years ago.

While there is no statute of limitations in the United States on the crimes of murder or conspiracy to commit murder, I fail to see how Donald Trump envisions prosecuting Castro . . . unless he intends to kidnap the 94-year-old and whisk him off to the U.S. as he did Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Considering Trump’s recent threats against the Cuban government, we can’t rule out anything, no matter how extreme or improbable. But if that is what he has in mind, he should consider carefully what kind of precedent he may be setting, and how it might backfire.

Think about it. The indictment against Castro stems from the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian aircraft, killing four men, of whom three were U.S. citizens.

Now fast forward to 2025 and 2026, when we have seen approximately 50 Venezuelan boats blown up in international waters, annihilating an estimated 200 people on suspicion — but without proof — of intending to smuggle drugs into the United States . . . all on Donald Trump’s orders.

And now ask yourself this: If Trump can prosecute Castro for taking three American lives 30 years ago, what is to stop Venezuela from doing the same to Trump on behalf of those 200 lost souls?

Not to mention the governments of Iran, and Gaza . . .

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
5/21/26