In the wake of Kamala Harris’s resounding defeat in the presidential election, billionaire and former Shark Tank star Mark Cuban has reportedly deleted a series of tweets expressing his support for Harris.
Known for his outspoken left-leaning views, Cuban’s deleted posts quickly caught the attention of Libs of TikTok, a prominent social media account, which highlighted the sudden disappearance of his pro-Harris statements. Cuban, however, brushed off the allegations, insisting he routinely deletes tweets after elections, dismissing speculation about his motives. “I’ve always gone back and deleted tweets,” he stated, adding that the same approach applied in past elections.
Mark Cuban is apparently deleting a bunch of his pro-Kamala posts. What’s going on @mcuban?? pic.twitter.com/JXLuYLNplr
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 10, 2024
Throughout the campaign, Cuban was vocal about his preference for Harris, emphasizing her “opportunity economy” vision and advocating for her stance on regulation and small businesses. A prominent businessman, Cuban has not shied away from his shifting political stance over the years.
Initially supportive of Donald Trump, Cuban soured on him, citing concerns about Trump’s impulsive style and its impact on the stability of larger businesses. He argued that Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies threatened American companies and ultimately benefited foreign competitors. Cuban, who calls himself an independent voter, backed Harris, stating his dissatisfaction with the current party system and even suggesting he’d prefer political parties be abolished altogether.
However, Cuban’s role as a Harris campaign surrogate was not without controversy. Just days before the election, Cuban sparked backlash by commenting on Trump’s choice of female advisors, suggesting that Trump didn’t surround himself with “strong, intelligent women.”
Cuban made these remarks during an appearance on The View, leading to swift criticism from Trump supporters who saw his comments as a slight against conservative women. He later attempted to clarify, explaining that he was referring to Trump’s relationship with Republican figure Nikki Haley, who he noted wasn’t involved in Trump’s campaign. In his apology, Cuban acknowledged he “didn’t get it out exactly the way [he] thought” and expressed regret if his remarks had offended anyone, stating, “My skin is thick enough” to handle the backlash.
I’ve always gone back and deleted tweets. For years. Same with 2020 election. 2016 election. Same with other stuff. You can use the wayback machine if you really want to see them
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) November 10, 2024
The media response to Cuban’s comments was swift, with Breitbart News columnist John Nolte taking particular aim. Nolte argued that Cuban’s remarks revealed a deeper condescension toward Trump-supporting women, pointing out the apparent contradiction in Cuban’s apology. “All Cuban did was feel too comfortable in The View’s hen house echo chamber, which resulted in him telling the truth about how he sees women who support Trump,” Nolte wrote, suggesting that Cuban’s comments reflected his true feelings, regardless of later clarifications.
The deletion of Cuban’s pro-Harris tweets has fueled speculation about whether he’s distancing himself from a high-profile loss. The swift retreat comes as Cuban has faced criticism for his role in Harris’s campaign, with some questioning whether his outspoken style ultimately helped or hurt the candidate.
