Staff Reports
Mark Cuban’s remarks on “The View” about Donald Trump’s supporters have stirred up quite the reaction, especially among those who keep an eye on the bizarre antics of Hollywood elites and their dance around the truth. According to Cuban, the billionaire and star of “Shark Tank,” he insinuated that Trump doesn’t have “smart women” supporting him. This is the kind of statement that prompts a collective facepalm from anyone who knows that millions of intelligent, accomplished women back the former president, whether Cuban wants to acknowledge it or not.
Cuban, who has made more headlines for his questionable ventures in the political arena than for his basketball team, has apparently mistaken the voting patterns of American women for his personal opinions. The reality is that conservative women are not only smart but fiercely independent thinkers who aren’t swayed by the buffoonery of political elites. They understand that policies matter more than the opinions of a few celebrities jabbering on daytime talk shows.
In fact, many women who support Trump do so specifically because they see through the fog of media distortions and celebrity opinions that position themselves as the arbiters of intelligence. Cuban’s comments reek of elitism, as he positions himself atop a supposed intellectual hierarchy. However, there is nothing more empowering than women understanding their own interests and making informed choices despite what some millionaire basketball mogul believes.
Cuban should take a cue from the multitude of smart, educated women who are making their voices heard in the political sphere. Perhaps he should engage in constructive conversations rather than resort to blanket statements that dismiss the voices of those who disagree with him. It seems he has mistaken his own bubble for the entire world, believing that his elite status gives him the authority to determine who is “smart” or not. This brand of thinking is exactly what drives a wedge between the liberal elite and everyday American women who refuse to be spoken down to.
Ultimately, Mark Cuban’s remarks are the kind of tone-deaf rhetoric that keeps the divide alive between the out-of-touch celebrities and the hardworking citizens they claim to represent. While he may have his cast of followers, the reality is that Trump’s support includes a robust mix of incredibly smart women who are taking an active role in shaping the future of America. They won’t be convinced otherwise by a few glitzy appearances on television or a condescending remark from a billionaire. The commitment to freedom, opportunity, and the American Dream runs deeper than the surface-level opinions often paraded around on screens.
