Biden's Delisting of Cuba Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

President Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism has sparked widespread criticism, notably from Republicans and some Democrats. The decision, made shortly before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, is part of a deal brokered by the Catholic Church to release political prisoners in Cuba. Critics, including Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. Ted Cruz, argue that Cuba continues to support terrorism and that the move damages U.S. national security. The removal reverses a designation made by Trump in 2021, which had reinstated Cuba on the list citing its support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Florida leaders, including Cuban-American lawmakers, have strongly condemned Biden's action as a concession to the communist regime. The decision also comes amidst Cuba's severe economic crisis, marked by shortages and mass emigration.