RNC warns Democrats face 'political suicide' after DSA praises Fidel Castro, demands Rubio's prosecution
The Democratic Socialists of America praised late Cuban Fidel Castro as an anti-imperialist symbol and demanded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's prosecution for crimes against humanity.
TL;DR
- The RNC believes the DSA's tribute to Fidel Castro will harm Democrats in the November elections.
- The DSA praised Castro as an anti-imperialist symbol and demanded Rubio's prosecution for alleged genocide.
- Marco Rubio, son of Cuban immigrants, condemned Castro's legacy.
- The White House rejected the DSA's characterization of Rubio's policy, blaming Cuba's communist government for economic hardships and human rights abuses.
- The U.S. administration expanded sanctions against entities supporting Havana and labeled Cuba the 'capital of 21st century communism.'