Mark Cuban rips into ‘desperate’ Donald Trump, suggests he's not a ‘great businessman’ but would be most qualified if…

Mark Cuban, an entrepreneur and ABC's Shark Tank television star, claimed that Donald Trump has ripped off hard working Americans during his business career.

Updated on: Oct 27, 2024, 15:15:18 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Billionaire Mark Cuban, an entrepreneur and ABC's Shark Tank television star, has launched another scathing attack against “desperate” former president Donald Trump, claiming that he has ripped off hard working Americans during his business career.

Mark Cuban has been defending Harris since she declared her run for the White House after incumbent President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race.

In comparison to Trump, who Cuban believes is not a “great businessman”, US Vice President Kamala Harris is the pro-business contender who can best support small businesses and the overall economy.

Cuban has been defending Harris since she declared her run for the White House after incumbent President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race. Back in 2015, ABC's Shark Tank television star hinted at his initial support for Trump's campaign, but his equation with the GOP presidential candidate took a complete U-turn.

Harris, according to Cuban, is the pro-business candidate who can best support small businesses and the overall economy.

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During his appearance for an interview on CNN on Friday, host Kaitlan Collins questioned Cuban about whether he would contribute to Trump's campaign if he were to go on Shark Tank.

Collins listed some of the ex-president's business endeavors, including selling Trump-branded shoes, coins, cryptocurrency, bibles, and pieces of his suit.

“No, he's desperate,” the entrepreneur stated. Mocking Trump, he said, “You only sell those things because you have to because you need the money. People think he's a great businessman.”

According to him, Trump “would be most qualified” if the duties of the presidency were to invest in real estate, picking curtains and fixtures. “But it's not. He's not a businessperson. He's failed early and often. And the worst part about his business career is how many times he rips off hard working Americans.”

In an earlier interview with Newsweek, Cuban said that he found Trump's first term “bad,” while issuing a warning that a second term would be “worse.” In addition, he asserted Harris will cooperate with both Republicans and independents.

Meanwhile, Cuban has been prompt to bash Trump backers and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an effort to protect Harris.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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