NEW: Mark Cuban Floats Run For President With Shocking Running Mate

Mark Cuban, the outspoken billionaire and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, stirred speculation once again about his political ambitions during a recent appearance on ‘The Steam Room’ podcast.  Known for his critiques of President-elect Donald Trump, Cuban floated the idea of running for president with NBA legend Charles Barkley as his running mate.

“You’ve accomplished pretty much everything you want to accomplish. Have you, I know you’ve kind of pitter pattered around it. You ever seriously considered running for office?” Barkley asked Cuban.

“I did a little bit, four years ago in 2020, and I even talked to a pollster,” Cuban said. “Then I talked to my family; we took a family vote, and they said, ‘Hell no. We don’t want to go through that.’ My kids are like, ‘We don’t want to. No, we just don’t want to deal with it.’ And it’s even—it’s gotten meaner, you know. It’s not gotten easier; it’s gotten meaner. And, you know, just the hate on social media—and if your kids live on social media, why would I put them through that?”

“Would your feeling on a run for office change if it were, say, a ticket of you and the Chuckster?” Johnson asked.

“We’d win,” Barkley said.

“Yes, absolutely,” Cuban said. “We definitely would win. Running away. No question about it.”

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The hypothetical pairing of Cuban and Barkley would blend two high-profile figures with outspoken personalities but little political experience. Cuban has gained notoriety for his sharp critiques of President-elect Donald Trump and his advocacy for progressive policies, while Barkley, an NBA Hall of Famer turned sports analyst, is known for his blunt and often unconventional takes on social and political issues.

Cuban had close ties to Vice President Kamala Harris during her unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid. He endorsed Harris, although her campaign faced significant challenges, including brutal poll numbers and constant criticism. Cuban’s endorsement of Harris was part of a larger initiative, “Business Leaders for Harris,” which he co-launched with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. The group included over 200 tech leaders and investors supporting Harris’s presidential bid.

“I thought a first term by Donald Trump was bad. A second term would be worse,” Cuban told Newsweek back in October. Despite his active support, Cuban noted that he had not made any financial contributions to Harris’s campaign, stating, “I haven’t given her a penny.”

“People think, ‘Oh, you’re giving her a lot of money.’ No, I haven’t given a penny,” he told ‘The View’ right before the election.

Cuban’s involvement in the campaign included appearances in key swing states like Wisconsin, Arizona, and Michigan, where he emphasized Harris’s nature and her plans to support small businesses and healthcare access. Cuban has also expressed concerns about Trump’s policies, particularly tariffs, warning that they could drive up prices and harm small businesses. Despite his criticisms, Cuban has maintained a pragmatic approach.

After Trump’s election victory, Cuban congratulated him, stating, “You won fair and square.” For now, Cuban’s musings remain just that—talk.

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