RNC warns Democrats face 'political suicide' after DSA praises Fidel Castro, demands Rubio's prosecution

The Republican National Committee has cautioned Democrats that the Democratic Socialists of America’s praise for Fidel Castro and demand for Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s prosecution could lead to political repercussions in the upcoming elections. The DSA lauded Castro as an anti-imperialist symbol and accused Rubio of leading a genocide through U.S. sanctions, while the White House rejected these claims and blamed Cuba’s communist government for its people’s hardships.

• The RNC believes the DSA’s tribute to Fidel Castro will harm Democrats in the November elections.
• The DSA praised Castro as an anti-imperialist symbol and demanded Rubio’s prosecution for alleged genocide.
• Marco Rubio, son of Cuban immigrants, condemned Castro’s legacy.
• The White House rejected the DSA’s characterization of Rubio’s policy, blaming Cuba’s communist government for economic hardships and human rights abuses.
• The U.S. administration expanded sanctions against entities supporting Havana and labeled Cuba the ‘capital of 21st century communism.’