Mark Cuban Expresses Interest in Buying X from Elon Musk, Voices Support for Kamala Harris

Billionaire entrepreneur and long-time crypto investor Mark Cuban has expressed that, in a “perfect world,” he would buy the social media platform X from its current owner, Elon Musk. Cuban, a prominent supporter of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, made the remarks during an interview with Wired’s Lauren Goode.

When asked if he would consider purchasing the Musk-run platform, Cuban responded affirmatively, though he acknowledged that there was no reason for Musk to sell the company.

“I wish I could,” Cuban stated, before pointing out the platform’s "very strong right-leaning community."

Cuban's involvement in digital assets and politics

Cuban has been active on X, previously known as Twitter, using the platform to express his views on U.S. politics. A vocal supporter of Harris, Cuban has also praised her as a “pro-business” candidate, particularly in relation to her stance on key technological issues like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

In a September 15 X post, Cuban congratulated Musk on the success of his space project, Polaris, before extending an offer to discuss Harris’ policies. Cuban wrote, “If you want to directly ask me questions about any of Kamala Harris’ policies and approach, I’m happy to tell you what I know.”

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Cuban hints at Harris' potential openness to crypto

In earlier comments to Politico, Cuban suggested that Harris could take a more progressive stance on digital assets if elected. He noted that while not confirmed by the Vice President, the feedback he has received indicates she may be more receptive to business, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency.

Cuban’s remarks highlight his belief that Harris’ leadership could signal a shift in regulatory approaches to emerging technologies.

Political landscape sees increasing crypto involvement

While Harris has largely stayed quiet on her specific policies regarding cryptocurrency, this has led to some concern within the crypto community. In contrast, Republican nominee Donald Trump has recently moved to deepen his connections to the blockchain industry.

Earlier this week, Trump and his family launched a cryptocurrency platform called World Liberty Financial (WLF). The announcement followed an alleged assassination attempt at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Trump warned that U.S. crypto entrepreneurs could face significant difficulties if he is not re-elected.

As national polls indicate Harris maintaining a slight lead over Trump, the outcome of the November election could determine the future direction of U.S. crypto policies.

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