U.S. Expels Cuban Diplomat After Shouting Match at U.N. During Mike Waltz's Speech
The United States expelled a Cuban diplomat following a verbal clash at the United Nations during a speech by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. The incident, described as a 'shouting match' by some outlets and a 'chaotic scene' by others, led to the immediate expulsion of the diplomat. Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator, was credited by one outlet with announcing the action, while others attributed it to the U.S. government.
Where Sources Diverge
The Wall Street Journal reported the event as an 'extraordinary U.N. verbal clash', while The Times and Daily Mail described it as a 'shouting match' and 'chaotic scene', respectively.
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The Daily Mail attributed the U.S. action to Marco Rubio, while the other sources did not specify the official who announced the expulsion.
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U.S. expels Cuban diplomat
Cuban diplomat expelled from UN
The exact date of the event was reported as October 28, 2026 by The Times and Daily Mail, while the Wall Street Journal cited October 29, 2026.
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 29, 2026
The Daily Mail mentioned the speech was delivered by 'Trump ambassador Mike Waltz', while the other sources referred to him as the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
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Sources
U.S. Expels Cuban Diplomat After Extraordinary U.N. Verbal Clash WSJ
Cuban diplomat expelled from UN after shouting match with Mike Waltz The Times
Rubio expels Cuban diplomat from the US after chaotic scene at UN during Trump ambassador Mike Waltz's speech Daily Mail