President Trump’s Influence Campaigns from Havana to Indiana

Here's the Scoop · Apr 10, 2026 · 26m

In his first interview with a U.S. broadcast network, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel insisted to NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker that he’s not “stepping down,” despite the Trump administration’s increasing pressure on Cuba. Welker joins “Here’s the Scoop” guest host Ryan Nobles after her trip to Havana to share where he’s willing to compromise and what was happening behind the scenes during her interview. Then, NBC News senior reporter Jane C. Timm shares voicemails and text messages from the White House’s unsuccessful pressure campaign to force a Republican candidate…