The Biden administration's Cuba detente is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.

The Biden administration is facing opposition from both sides of the political spectrum for removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

In 2021, the U.S. designated Cuba before President Donald Trump left office.

The administration is working with the Catholic Church, led by Pope Francis, to support the Cuban people and enhance their standard of living, as stated by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement on Tuesday.

"Congress was informed that President Biden has decided to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism," she stated.

"Firstly, we informed Congress that President Biden rescinded the 2017 National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 on Cuba policy to eliminate the 'restricted list' and additional regulations on engagement by U.S. persons and entities with Cuban persons and entities, beyond what is currently prescribed in U.S. legislation. Additionally, we have been informed by the Catholic Church that the Cuban government will soon begin releasing a substantial number of political prisoners."

Democrats are divided on the matter.

The Florida Democratic Party chair urged the administration to "immediately reverse course."

"Nikki Fried, the Florida Democratic Party chair, expressed disappointment with the Biden Administration's plan to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement shared on the party's X feed, Fried condemned the move and called on the administration to reverse course immediately."

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., also disagreed with the administration's decision.

The congressman posted: "If the majority of Cuban Americans do not support the removal of Cuba, an adversary of the US, from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, then why is the Biden Administration unnecessarily alienating Cuban Americans? I agree with the Florida Democratic Party on this issue."

Rep. Cathy Castor, D-Fla., stated that she disagrees with the President's decision to lift sanctions on Cuba without an end to the regime's repression, as she believes that the autocratic government has failed its people.

Some Florida Republicans have leveled fierce criticism.

Biden's decision was criticized as "pathetic and cowardly" by Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., posted on social media, "The Democrats have betrayed the Cubans once again. The entire Biden Administration is to blame for removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. Cuba is a leading sponsor of terrorism, providing support to Hamas, Hezbollah, and other enemies of the USA."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also blasted the administration.

The Biden Administration aims to leave as much destruction in its wake as possible before departing, and Cuba should remain on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, according to a post on X.

However, some Democrats have applauded the administration.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., stated that she welcomes the Biden administration's move to remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list, which is a long-overdue action that will aid in normalizing relations with our neighbor.