Staff Reports
Mark Cuban recently decided to spread a little liberal fairy dust during an appearance on “The View,” where he took a stab at women supporting Donald Trump. It’s almost endearing how these billionaires feel the need to chime in on political discourse, as if their bank accounts qualify them for sage wisdom. Cuban’s diatribe came while being interviewed by Alyssa Farah Griffin, a self-professed “political expert” from the left side of the aisle.
In a rather dramatic moment, Griffin posited that Trump isn’t courting the support of Nikki Haley. This led Cuban to embark on a tirade about how Trump supposedly doesn’t surround himself with “strong, intelligent women.” Ah yes, because clearly, the likes of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Kellyanne Conway, and numerous other women who played key roles in his administration either don’t count or are simply invisible in Cuban’s well-cushioned world. It’s almost as if Cuban believes the only “strong women” are those who echo his own views.
Billionaire Mark Cuban said Trump is never seen with "strong, intelligent women, ever" during an appearance on "The View." Mark Cuban claimed "because they "intimidate" him.👏"That is so true! They are all these selfies taking, weak appearing, gullible, easily impressed chicks!" pic.twitter.com/UO4CLPavzR
— Sumner (@renmusb1) October 31, 2024
Cuban’s assertion that Trump is intimidated by high-achieving women unfurled in a matter-of-fact manner, as if he’d just announced the latest TikTok dance craze. The irony, of course, is that he overlooked the fact that Trump appointed Haley as UN Ambassador, providing her with a platform and visibility unlike any other. But we can’t expect too much from a guy who seems to perpetually float on the surface of shallow waters. Cuban become a case study in cognitive dissonance, as he forgot the strong women who served under Trump—women who shined in roles that commanded respect rather than collective sniffles.
Unsurprisingly, Trump’s response on social media was anything but sheepish. In classic Trump style, he didn’t just clap back; he launched a verbal cannonade aimed directly at Cuban’s misguided commentary. Trump argued that Cuban, in fact, doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He alleged that he has always surrounded himself with capable women, whether they fit Cuban’s narrow definition of “strong” or not. The former president’s comments highlighted the absurdity of Cuban’s self-important beliefs while managing to score points with his base.
Rather than admit that his criticism was unfounded, Cuban attempted a hasty retreat, claiming he was merely commenting on Haley’s absence from Trump’s campaign events. But at this point, it’s akin to a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar trying to argue that he was only browsing the recipes. The attempt to backtrack only served to expose how out of touch he truly is with mainstream conservatism.
In summary, Cuban’s comments illustrate a profound disconnect with reality, propped up by a lib-crush narrative that oversimplifies women’s roles in conservative politics. And while he quickly attempted damage control, the fallout will likely persist, much like his need for attention in a world where he no longer holds the spotlight. When it comes to understanding the political landscape, it appears that even the big sharks can swim right into schools of misguided fish.
