Trump shifts focus to Cuba but will voters care? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service

Caitriona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann look at why President Trump — just back from China — is suddenly turning his attention to Cuba. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM The Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro, the CIA director has flown to Havana for the first time in modern memory, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making the case for action 90 miles off the US coast. But with polls showing Trump's worst approval ratings of either term, gas prices biting swing voters, and an expensive primary "revenge tour" targeting Republicans who crossed him, is the Cuba pivot the win the White House is hoping for — or another distraction from the issues that will decide the midterms? Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics - in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk 0:00 The President's Path 0:36 Back from China, focused on home? 1:30 Why Castro? Why now? 3:42 Rubio's role 6:25 The Venezuela playbook 9:20 Pivot to Cuba amid Iran stalemate 10:55 Approval at 33% - the worst of either term 14:35 Trump's primary 'revenge tour' 19:30 Eyes on the midterms You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fNqET8NRP5nvRNKwbkZVcF ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #donaldtrump #cuba #raulcastro