Trump says U.S. aims to 'open' Cuba, notes Venezuela oil recovery and endorses Iraqi prime minister

The president said he expected the United States and Cuba to "make a deal," expressed hope that military action would not be needed and said the U.S. wanted to "open Cuba up to our people." "I would say that Cuba and US will make a deal. I don't think we'll need the military," he said.

On Venezuela, the president noted oil companies were returning and said Venezuela was "making a lot of money now for its people." When asked about the Iraqi prime minister, the president called him "a fantastic man" and said, "I endorsed him, right? I mean, I endorsed him." These remarks were delivered as part of a wider, rapid-fire press exchange and did not include formal announcements of diplomatic agreements or new policy actions.