Mark Cuban, the outspoken billionaire entrepreneur and star of ‘Shark Tank,’ has once again made headlines with his political opinions. This time, he’s taking aim at former President Donald Trump, calling him a ‘lousy president’ and publicly endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
Cuban’s criticism of Trump comes as no surprise. He has been a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, particularly his proposed tariffs on U.S. imports. However, Cuban insists he doesn’t harbor any personal animosity towards the former president. ‘I truly don’t hate him at all. I just think he was and would be a lousy president,’ Cuban wrote on X, formerly Twitter. He even added, ‘If he wasn’t running, I would be happy to take up his dinner invitation from when he was in office.’
Cuban’s initial support for Trump stemmed from his view of Trump as an unconventional candidate. However, after closely examining Trump’s business and political record, Cuban’s opinion shifted drastically. He has since questioned Trump’s policies, including those on immigration and tariffs, even going so far as to directly ask former Trump advisor Stephen Miller about the financial and societal impacts of deporting 20 million people.
In contrast to his criticism of Trump, Cuban has expressed admiration for Harris’s pro-business stance and her centrist economic approach. He believes that her policies differentiate her from President Joe Biden, suggesting that her campaign offers a distinct vision.
Cuban’s active voice on X, despite facing criticism from figures like Elon Musk, further highlights his engagement in the political arena. He has expressed appreciation for the platform’s open discourse and has even questioned X’s algorithm after noticing a discrepancy between the number of votes and engagements in a poll he conducted.
Cuban’s public criticism of Trump and his endorsement of Harris are sure to spark further conversation and debate. With the 2024 election on the horizon, his political pronouncements are sure to continue making headlines.
