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‘Back away from this podium’: UN ambassador posts video of confrontation with Cuban reps in General Assembly Hall

‘Back away from this podium’: UN ambassador posts video of confrontation with Cuban reps in General Assembly Hall

Summary

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz posted a video on Tuesday showing a confrontation with Cuban officials in the General Assembly chamber. In the video, Cuban officials stand and speak to Waltz as he addresses the assembly; Waltz is heard telling one of them to “back away.”

Key Facts

  • Mike Waltz is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Waltz posted the video on Tuesday.
  • The video shows a confrontation between U.S. and Cuban officials.
  • The exchange takes place in the U.N. General Assembly chamber.
  • Waltz is speaking at the podium in the video.
  • Cuban officials stand and speak to Waltz.
  • Waltz is heard telling one person to “back away.”
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