President Trump’s recent comments on Cuba have sparked a firestorm, but one Hollywood insider is cheering him on loud and clear.
Former music video director Robby Starbuck, who has worked with stars like Natalie Portman and Snoop Dogg, posted an emotional message on X supporting Trump’s view that Cuba’s regime is on the brink.
Starbuck’s words, “I’m with President Trump all the way,” come straight from his family’s painful history with communism. This blend of politics and personal story is lighting up social media, drawing in fans from entertainment and beyond.
Starbucks ‘ Rise in Hollywood and Shift to Activism
Robby Starbuck made his name directing high-profile music videos. His credits include hits for Akon, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Yellowcard, earning MTV awards and billions of views.
But in recent years, he’s pivoted to political activism. As a Cuban-American, Starbuck often speaks out against communism. His documentary “The War on Children” received a shoutout from Elon Musk, showing his growing influence beyond Hollywood.
Now, with Trump’s bold statements, Starbuck is using his platform to share a deeply personal take.
Trump’s Bold Prediction and the Cuba Connection
On January 4, 2026, aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters, Cuba “looks like it’s ready to fall.” This came right after U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, cutting off Cuba’s key oil supply from its ally.
Trump added that Cuba has “no income” now and predicted it would collapse without U.S. intervention. He mentioned Cuban-Americans would be “very happy” about the change.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, himself of Cuban descent, warned Havana’s leaders to be “concerned.” The comments have rattled world leaders, with Cuba calling the Venezuela raid “state terrorism.”
For Starbuck, this isn’t just news. It’s a dream come true.
A Heart-Wrenching Family Tale from Cuba
In his X post, Starbuck shared vintage black-and-white photos of his grandparents in pre-revolution Cuba.
One shows his grandpa, Julio “Papi,” and grandma Martha as young lovers, dressed up by a Christmas tree. Another is a portrait of a dapper young man, likely his grandfather. A third captures a lively party scene with friends around a table loaded with bottles and glasses.
“Fidel Castro stole everything but their love and their lives,” Starbuck wrote. He explained how his family fled the regime, losing everything. Three of his four grandparents passed without seeing communism fall.
He called watching the regime crumble a “life long dream” for Cuban-Americans like his mom and cousins. Starbuck advocates for Cuba becoming a U.S. territory – a “rich, island paradise” and strategic base. “No American blood needs to be spilled,” he added, tagging Trump, Rubio, and others.
Fans Flood the Comments with Support
The thread has sparked an outpouring of emotion. One user wrote, “Dude… to be in Miami with our Cuban friends the day that happens… wow. Miami will be LIT! (But not in the BLM riot kinda way).”
Another shared a personal connection: “There are so many of us children of Cuban exiles who want this! Very educated and experienced and able to reconstruct Cuba.”
A former Marine recounted, “Spent 9 months in Gitmo back in 03-04. It was heartbreaking seeing CASs (Cuban asylum seekers) trying to cross the fence line and minefields.”
Even non-Cubans chimed in: “I’m not Cuban, but it’s a life-long dream of mine too.”
These comments show how the post resonates far beyond politics, touching on shared dreams of freedom. What do you think should happen next in Cuba?
