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Mike Waltz, a Republican congressman from Florida, erupted on the UN General Assembly floor, shouting “This is America!” as a Cuban delegation tried to speak. The microphone squealed, the translators stumbled, and the hall fell into a sudden hush. I watched the exchange live on ABC News, the camera catching every flushed face. And the Cuban envoy, Luis Rodriguez, fired back, accusing the United States of “interfering in our internal affairs.” Not what we expected. The security staff rushed in — the room erupted — and the session was suspended.
Background
The UN’s rules limit floor remarks to five minutes, yet Waltz’s outburst stretched the limit, prompting a procedural clash.
But the Cuban delegation, representing Havana’s foreign ministry, had been scheduled to discuss the island’s new private‑enterprise reforms.
We found that the UN’s protocol on floor speeches was quickly invoked, forcing both sides to the sidelines.
In my experience, such heated moments are rare at the UN, which usually favors diplomatic language over shouted slogans.
That’s disappointing.
“This is America!” Mike Waltz shouted as he confronted the Cuban representatives.
The incident sparked a wave of commentary on social media (I scrolled through Twitter for hours), with some users praising Waltz’s patriotism while others condemned the breach of decorum.
So the diplomatic fallout will likely echo through upcoming meetings.
Because the UN’s floor rules were breached, the President of the General Assembly called for order.
Total chaos.
A close call.
Key takeaway
- Mike Waltz shouted “This is America!” during a UN General Assembly session.
- The Cuban delegation responded by accusing the U.S. of interference.
- UN security intervened, halting the debate.
- Both sides were reminded of the UN’s five‑minute speaking rule.
For deeper insight into Cuba’s economic challenges, see our piece on Cuba Private Enterprises Worker Shortage, and for analysis of geopolitical tensions, read Geopolitical Shift in Pro Gaming: 3 Key Ways.
For the original footage and ABC’s reporting, visit ABC News.
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