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Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban has been actively supporting Kamala Harris as a top surrogate, particularly on economic and business issues. Despite his vocal support, Cuban has not made any financial contributions to Harris’s campaign and has no interest in serving in a cabinet position.
In an interview with ABC News that aired on Sunday, Cuban, who previously endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican primary, praised Harris for being open-minded and not an ideologue. However, he emphasized that he has not donated any money to her campaign, stating, “I haven’t given her a penny.”
Cuban explained that he has not financially supported any candidate since 2002, as he prefers not to have money influence his relationship with politicians. He believes that if he truly believes in a candidate, he will support them in ways other than monetary contributions.
While Cuban has refrained from donating, other business figures like LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings have given millions to pro-Harris PACs. On the other hand, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has contributed at least $132 million to support Donald Trump and other Republicans.
Despite not providing financial support, Cuban highlighted his effectiveness as a surrogate for Harris, noting his ability to delve into detailed business topics and differentiate between Harris’s plan and Trump’s approach.
During the interview, Cuban admitted that he briefly considered running for president in 2020 but now has no interest in holding political office. He stated, “I have no interest in being a politician of any type. I like being a disruptor as an entrepreneur.”
Although he expressed disinterest in serving in a cabinet for Harris or any other politician, Cuban did mention his willingness to potentially serve as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He criticized the current SEC leader, Gary Gensler, suggesting that a change is needed in the regulatory agency.
While Cuban has acknowledged concerns about former Trump administration officials alleging fascist tendencies, he affirmed that he would not leave the country if Trump were to win re-election. Cuban expressed his commitment to helping the country regardless of who holds the presidency.
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