The U.S. Department of State released a video this Saturday featuring President Donald Trump, summarizing his foreign policy doctrine.
The video states, "Under President Trump, the United States is back to fighting and competing for one thing: we fight to win."
Trump delivered this speech at the FII PRIORITY Miami summit (Future Investment Initiative) held at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach. This marked his second consecutive year participating in this forum.
During the event, Trump emphasized, "We fight for justice and we fight to win. We don't fight to be politically correct, as we did under other presidents, where we just kept fighting and fighting."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who joined Trump at the summit, has embraced this doctrine as the cornerstone of his leadership at the so-called "Department of War."
In March 2026, Hegseth summarized it as follows: "No dumb rules of engagement, no nation-building quagmires, no politically correct wars. We fight to win and do not waste time or lives."
Strategic Focus on Latin America
This philosophy has been formalized in the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, subtitled "Restoring Peace Through Strength for a New American Golden Age," which prioritizes Latin America as a strategic focus for the first time in decades under the "Donroe Doctrine," a reinterpretation of the Monroe Doctrine aimed at countering the influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the hemisphere.
At the same Miami event, Trump announced progress following Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating that the country is "begging for a deal" and that the U.S. is "closer than ever to the rise of a Middle East free from Iranian terror."
Pressure on Cuba and Venezuela
In Latin America, the doctrine has manifested in concrete actions: the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in January 2026 and an economic pressure strategy on Cuba that includes a quarantine on oil destined for the Cuban regime.
Regarding Cuba, Trump was direct at the Miami summit: "Cuba is next," referring to his regime change agenda on the island.
The president had declared weeks earlier: "First Iran, then Cuba," outlining his foreign policy priorities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who negotiates with Cuba behind the scenes, has supported the hardline approach, stating in March 2026, "Their system of government has to change."
Domestic Criticism and Economic Impact
Trump's doctrine is not without its critics within the United States. According to a January 2026 AP-NORC poll, 61% of Americans disapprove of the president's foreign policy, and 56% believe he has "gone too far" with military interventions.
For Cuba, Washington's strategy spells increasing pressure. The Cuban GDP has dropped 23% since 2019, with projections of an additional 7.2% decline in 2026, figures the Trump administration cites to justify its economic chokehold on the regime.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump's Foreign Policy
What is the main principle of Trump's foreign policy doctrine?
Trump's foreign policy is centered around the principle of "fighting to win," rejecting politically correct approaches and focusing on strength and competition.
How does the Trump administration plan to address the situation in Latin America?
The Trump administration's approach in Latin America includes strategic focus on countering external influences and exerting economic pressure on regimes like those in Cuba and Venezuela.
What has been the public response in the U.S. to Trump's foreign policy?
A significant portion of the American public disapproves of Trump's foreign policy, with concerns about the extent of military interventions and the administration's aggressive stance.