Staff Reports
Texas billionaire Mark Cuban recently opened a Pandora’s box of fierce backlash after implying that strong and intelligent women shy away from supporting Donald Trump. Republican women from all walks of life wasted no time in retaliating against the former Dallas Mavericks owner, declaring his comments as a blatant misrepresentation of reality. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas led the charge, humorously pointed out how amusing it is to hear such nonsense from the party of identity crisis—the Democrats who can’t even define what a woman is.
Cuban’s blunder came to light during an appearance on ABC’s The View, where he took a few jabs at Trump’s supposed trepidation about strong women. Apparently, Cuban believes that Donald Trump avoids women who challenge him intellectually, which begs the question: has he seen Trump’s interaction with Nikki Haley? In fact, that very interaction is what spurred Cuban’s unfortunate comment, leading him into a fray he likely didn’t anticipate.
Trump, taking the opportunity to defend his reputation as a strong ally to women, publicly refuted Cuban’s assessment. The former president boasted about his circle—which presumably includes not just powerful women from around the globe, but also strong-minded women right here at home, ready to vote him back into office. The last thing anyone needed was a billionaire’s misguided opinions about who does and does not support Trump; after all, strong women everywhere are excited about making their voices heard at the ballot box.
Women are UNLOADING on @mcuban, who recently said that you never see any “strong, intelligent women” supporting @realDonaldTrump.
"Not only are you arrogant, but you're misogynistic too." – @JaniyahRthomas
"How about your own daughters? What if someday they decide to think… pic.twitter.com/K0c5W1zcjq
— A Little to the Right (@littletoright) October 31, 2024
As the dust settled, more Republican women joined the fray, including former ESPN anchor Sage Steel, who brought up Tulsi Gabbard—a former Democrat and now a staunch supporter of Trump. Her move has certainly ruffled some feathers among those who cling to outdated notions about party loyalty. By aligning herself with Trump, Gabbard has defied the stereotype that strong women can’t—or shouldn’t—support a conservative agenda. This reality has left Cuban’s claims hanging like a piñata waiting to be smashed.
Actor Drea de Matteo entered the fray with a MAGA hat firmly in place, issuing a warning to Cuban that he had just made an enemy out of the “wrong breed of women.” Cruz’s mention of Alina Habba, one of Trump’s lawyers, only added fuel to the fire when she called Cuban’s remarks misogynistic and asserted her own credentials proudly. As the chorus of women voices rises, it’s clear there’s a reckoning underway, and it shows no signs of dying down soon.
In the aftermath, Cuban attempted to clarify his statements, claiming he knows many strong women who support Trump—implying that they somehow differ from the ones he described. It’s an attempt to walk back words that lit a fuse among GOP women who firmly stand against the narrative that their political alignment is tied to their strength or intelligence. Cuban would do well to remember that when it comes to strong women, the red wave is here to stay, Trump or not.
