Mark Cuban Says He Declined Offer to Be Kamala Harris’ Running Mate, Citing Personality Clash

by Xara Aziz
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Tech entrepreneur and television personality Mark Cuban revealed this week that he was approached about potentially becoming Kamala Harris’ running mate—but he swiftly turned down the idea. Speaking on The Bulwark podcast hosted by Tim Miller, Cuban explained he didn’t even entertain the offer because his personality simply isn’t suited for a supporting role.

“My response was I’m not very good as a number two person,” the Dallas Mavericks minority owner said. “The last thing we need is me telling Kamala, ‘No, that’s a dumb idea.’” He added that he’s not one for political niceties, saying, “I’m not real good at shaking hands… I cut through the [bleep] more directly. I’m not a politician.”

Cuban’s comments were picked up by Fox & Friends Weekend, where the hosts and guests speculated about his potential fit in the political arena. Fox News contributor Kaylee McGhee White remarked that Harris may have “dodged a bullet,” even if Cuban was only being considered for vetting and not as the top vice-presidential pick.

“The fact there’s an option worse than Tim Walz is really astounding,” McGhee White said, referring to the Minnesota governor. “I consider Mark Cuban to be far worse.”

She suggested Cuban’s refusal might indicate long-term political ambitions—a trend she sees as a troubling offshoot of Donald Trump’s political rise. “Every mid-level celebrity thinks they can hold high office now,” she said.

McGhee White also floated the idea that Cuban viewed the Harris campaign as a “sinking ship” and noted ongoing frustrations within the Democratic Party. However, she dismissed claims that the party lacks leadership, instead pointing to a “chorus of loud voices” pushing the agenda—some of whom she accused of courting chaos and undermining border security.

The idea of Cuban entering national politics, even hypothetically, sparked strong reactions, highlighting the enduring collision between celebrity culture and electoral politics in the post-Trump era.

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