General Flynn and Roger Stone have focused their attention on Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez, condemning his support for Crowley Maritime Corporation’s operations in Cuba. This Florida-based defense contractor, tied to the Department of Defense, has been running cargo and freight services in Cuba’s Mariel Port, all while operating under the Cuban military’s oversight.
Crowley Maritime holds substantial contracts amounting to $2.3 billion for Defense Freight Transportation Services and $343 million for Maritime Prepositioning Force contracts. Its presence in Cuba, which dates back to 2001, raises serious concerns about national security, particularly with Cuba’s connections to rival nations like China, Russia, and Iran. Roger Stone’s recently published report sheds light on the potential risks, detailing Cuba’s advanced signals intelligence capabilities aimed at intercepting U.S. military communications and monitoring activities at Guantánamo Bay.
Stone noted the intricate web connecting Crowley to the Cuban regime, highlighting a photograph of Cuban dictator Miguel Díaz-Canel at a Crowley event in Havana. He expressed disappointment in Giménez for not taking a stronger stance on Crowley’s activities. “His willful blindness, given his responsibility for maritime security and his personal connection to the Cuban-American community, represents a serious failure,” Stone emphasized. Giménez has co-sponsored legislation aimed at national security but has not addressed Crowley’s actions in Cuba, despite ample opportunities to do so, including during a recent field hearing where no inquiries were made regarding Crowley’s operations.
The issue is compounded by campaign contributions flowing from Crowley to Giménez and his ally, Congressman Diaz-Balart. This has led to speculation that financial interests are overshadowing urgent national security concerns. As Stone put it, the inaction represents a troubling trend among certain Cuban-American politicians, leading to perceptions that their opposition to the Castro regime may simply be driven by financial gain.
General Flynn has also voiced his concerns and called for action. He remarked, “President Donald Trump should make Cuba part of the deal as he ends the corrupt war in Ukraine. And Rep. Giménez should stop shielding them.” Flynn’s statement reinforces the notion that Crowley’s dealings in Cuba could pose a significant geopolitical liability, enabling a regime that is hostile to American interests.
This situation underscores a pressing need for accountability from elected officials regarding foreign engagements that could undermine national security. The revelation of Crowley’s controversial operations in Cuba raises important questions about the alignment of political actions with the principles of self-reliance and security.
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