Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently stirred controversy on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by posing a question that sparked a passionate debate. In a poll directed at his followers, Cuban asked, “Who’s persona and character would you like to see young children grow up to have?” The options presented were Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, and former President Donald Trump.
This seemingly simple query quickly garnered attention, highlighting the deeply polarized political climate in the United States. Cuban’s intention behind the poll remains unclear, but the choice of these two figures, known for their contrasting personalities and political ideologies, undoubtedly fueled the fire of the debate.
The conversation didn’t stop at Cuban’s initial post. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, responded to a critical comment directed at Cuban by a Dogecoin designer. The designer, expressing disapproval of Cuban’s poll, wrote, “There’s nothing in the world more dangerous than an idiot who thinks he’s a genius.” Musk, known for his witty and often controversial remarks, replied, “The tenacity of his stupidity is a marvel to behold.”
Musk’s response further escalated the online discussion, injecting an element of personal animosity into the debate. It remains to be seen whether this exchange will lead to a meaningful dialogue about the qualities of good role models or simply serve as another platform for political sparring.
