Mike Waltz U.N. Clash Prompts Expulsion
The U.S. expelled a Cuban official after a confrontation with American diplomats at the U.N.
October 28, 2026 · Updated Oct 28, 11:57am ET
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Daily Caller‘Back Up, Ambassador. Back Away!’: Top US Diplomat Shouts At Foreign Official Trying To Intimidate Him Mid-Speech
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What happened
A U.N. confrontation involving U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz
Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations since 2025 prompted Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025 to order a Cuban diplomat's expulsion. Rubio signed paperwork to expel Richard Tur de la Concepción after Waltz accused him of shoving an American diplomat. Tur is a first secretary in Cuba’s U.N. mission. The dispute followed a General Assembly clash over a nonbinding resolution urging an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Waltz had criticized Cuba’s government before Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla
Bruno Rodríguez ParrillaCuban politician approached the podium and argued with him. Waltz said Tur acted because the American was recording the scene. Cuba said U.S. diplomat J.P. Freire had harassed Tur and invaded his space. Waltz said Tur would be sent to Havana within 24 hours.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the expulsion mainly as a fast response to alleged Cuban physical aggression, while another strand cast Waltz as the provocateur. Mediaite emphasized video of a Cuban diplomat shoving an American after a heated episode. The Daily Beast leaned into the clash’s political theater by calling Waltz a “MAGA goon”.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets portrayed the expulsion as proof of swift consequences, while stressing Waltz’s criticism of communist privilege and defiance. The New York Post highlighted Waltz’s warning that the diplomat was headed to Havana within 24 hours. The Daily Wire lingered on the Rolex imagery to frame Cuba’s leaders as hypocrites. Daily Caller cast Cuban officials as trying to intimidate and silence Waltz.
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