'This Is America,' Mark Cuban Says, Justifying His Business Relationship With Trump's $100M Megadonor And Mavericks Co-Owner

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Mark Cuban is an outspoken billionaire and part-owner of the Dallas Mavericks but also one of the most vocal critics of the former president. He has used terms like “fascist” to describe Trump’s behavior. However, Cuban was recently seen on ABC justifying his business relationship with Miriam Adelson, who gave Trump an astounding $100 million to support his 2024 election campaign.

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Adelson’s hefty donation to Trump – the largest of any sports team owner – shows she's all-in on Trump's campaign. That has made things somewhat awkward for Cuban, considering his loud and clear support for Kamala Harris, who is running against Trump.

Yet, when asked how he felt about this partnership, Cuban brushed off the issue. “Do you know how everyone is voting who you work with? Do you know how the owners of your company are voting? This is America. People get to choose their candidates and vote for who they want, which makes it amazing,” Cuban said in an interview. Cuban’s message is that differing political views shouldn't interfere with running a business.

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Cuban also pointed out that he's not giving money to Harris – or any other political candidate, for that matter. Despite his vocal support for the current vice president, Cuban hasn’t donated a penny to her campaign. He believes in making a difference through his words and influence instead of writing checks.

He's been on social media defending Harris and has engaged in fiery debates, calling out Trump's behavior as dangerous and out of touch. Cuban also stated in the same ABC interview that “Donald Trump is not a normal candidate,” claiming that he has used divisive language and taken actions that, in Cuban’s opinion, verge on authoritarianism.

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Despite clashing ideologies, Cuban seems comfortable keeping his business relationships and political beliefs separate. Miriam Adelson, who inherited a vast fortune from her late husband Sheldon Adelson, now shares ownership of the Mavericks with Cuban. The Adelson family is deeply involved in politics and their support of Trump hasn't wavered. On the other hand, Cuban is sticking to his guns – supporting Harris in the media and making the case for what he believes is best for the country.

At the end of the day, Cuban seems determined to stay true to his political convictions and his business partnerships. “This is America,” he says – a place where people can disagree, even sharply and still find ways to work together.

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