In a surprising turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has congratulated both former President Donald Trump and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk on their potential victory in the current US election, even before the final results have been announced.
Cuban, known for his vocal criticism of Trump in recent years, took to X, formerly Twitter, to acknowledge the probable win of both Trump and Musk. “Congrats @realDonaldTrump. You won fair and square. Congrats to @elonmusk as well. #Godspeed,” Cuban wrote.
This unexpected move from Cuban comes after he previously endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election and has been a strong supporter of the Kamala Harris campaign in the current election cycle. Cuban has been a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, particularly his tariff plans, which include a 20% blanket tariff on all imports and a 60% levy specifically on Chinese goods.
Despite their complex relationship and Cuban’s past criticism, he has maintained business ties with Trump’s supporters, including a business relationship with Trump’s $100 million megadonor, Miriam Adelson.
Cuban’s congratulatory message has sparked widespread discussion and speculation about the implications for the political landscape and potential business ties between the parties involved. The timing of his statement, while the election results remain uncertain, has added further intrigue to the ongoing political saga.
As the final election results are tallied and the dust settles, it will be interesting to see how this unexpected turn of events shapes the future political and business landscape.
