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Cuban Discusses Trump During Interview On ‘The View’

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Well, it seems like some Democrats might actually be sabotaging their own ticket—or at least, they're making some pretty strange moves if they want to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the election. A good example? Billionaire Mark Cuban, known for his business acumen, recently took a shot at women who support former President Donald Trump. Appearing on Fox News, Cuban claimed, “You never see [Trump] around strong, intelligent women, ever. It's just that simple.” Now, if Cuban’s goal was to sway voters toward Harris, you’ve got to wonder why he’d think insulting such a huge demographic would be the way to do it.

What’s particularly surprising here is that Cuban, who’s incredibly sharp in the business world, appears completely tone-deaf politically. If Harris and her team want to attract voters, especially those who may be on the fence, alienating them isn’t the best way to go about it. Cuban’s comments have a similar ring to the Democrats' recent approach with Black voters, where they’ve sometimes leaned into tactics of shaming and scolding. It’s almost as if they think if they insult voters enough, they’ll convince them to change sides—an approach that can easily backfire.

What many in Cuban's circle fail to acknowledge is that Trump’s supporters often have deeply personal reasons for backing him, reasons that go well beyond the superficial caricatures being painted. Take Mayra Guillen, for example. Guillen, whose sister was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant, recently pushed back hard against what she saw as Democrats exploiting her sister’s death.

The Atlantic published a story alleging that Trump had disrespected her family during a meeting, a claim that Guillen dismissed, asserting her continued support for Trump. She’s not alone, either. Alexis Nungaray, whose 12-year-old daughter was also murdered by illegal immigrants, appeared alongside Trump at a rally in Austin, Texas, underscoring her support.

Are these women somehow “dumb and weak,” as Cuban might suggest? His comment dismisses the real and often traumatic experiences that shape some people’s political choices. And in doing so, Cuban, along with others pushing similar narratives, risks entrenching opposition rather than inspiring any meaningful change in allegiance.

Adding to the irony, Cuban himself hasn’t always been clear on where he stands politically. He’s oscillated between supporting and opposing Trump over the years, but now, he seems fully caught up in the fervor of anti-Trump rhetoric. Some might say he’s showing signs of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” as his critique sounds more like an emotional reaction than a calculated political insight.

On the campaign trail, there’s an ongoing battle for female support. Trump has struggled to win over women this election cycle, but he maintains a strong lead among men. A recent CBS News/YouGov poll illustrates this divide, showing Harris with a 55 percent to 43 percent lead among women, while Trump is leading with men at 54 percent to 45 percent. Given that the female vote can play a decisive role, Cuban’s dismissive comments may end up backfiring, inadvertently helping Trump shore up his support among women who feel alienated by remarks like his.

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