Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his role in the popular show “Shark Tank,” has taken aim at Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, over Ackman’s criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy.
Ackman, in a series of tweets, expressed his disapproval of Harris’s campaign strategy, suggesting she was evading direct questions on key issues like the economy, the border, and foreign policy. He also accused Harris of being complicit in a “lie” about President Biden’s health, referring to the debate over Biden’s physical condition leading up to the 2020 election.
Cuban, known for his vocal political opinions and past support for Harris, fired back at Ackman, suggesting a touch of hypocrisy in his criticism. Cuban’s response referenced the fact that Ackman’s firm recently hired a new CEO, implying that Ackman himself would be quick to criticize his own competitor’s shortcomings.
Cuban’s comments come at a time when Harris’s popularity appears to be on the rise. Recent polls indicate she may be gaining ground on her potential opponent, Donald Trump. This has led some to speculate that Cuban’s support for Harris may stem from a belief in her political viability, a sentiment he seemed to reinforce in his recent response to Ackman.
However, Cuban’s relationship with Harris’s economic proposals has been somewhat complicated. While he supports her candidacy, he has previously expressed skepticism about some of her economic plans, particularly those involving price controls.
Cuban’s past relationship with Donald Trump is also worth noting. While he has publicly called Trump a “snake oil salesperson,” he has acknowledged a previous positive relationship with the former president, even admitting to being sought out by Trump for financial advice.
The ongoing back-and-forth between Cuban and Ackman highlights the increasingly heated rhetoric surrounding the 2024 presidential election. Cuban’s defense of Harris suggests that the race could become even more volatile as the campaign season progresses.
