THE 2024 presidential campaign has had its share of star power in recent weeks.

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, supports former President Donald Trump, while Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban supports Kamala Harris.

Both appeared at a recent rally for the candidates they support.

“I think this election is the most important election of our lifetime,” Musk said at a recent rally.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, speaks at an event hosted by America PAC in support of former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, October 18 20.

Cuban, minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, spoke with FOX 4’s Steven Dial about why he decided to get more involved in this race.

“I think this election is very important. I think we all feel that way. And I just think Kamala Harris is a much better candidate and I want to see her try to help her win as much as I can,” said Cuban.

Cuban and Musk have constantly clashed with X over the presidential race and other issues.

Cuban says he’s surprised that some people in the tech industry are supporting Trump.

“I don’t think Trump really understands anything about technology. I don’t think he makes any effort to learn. On the other hand, Kamala Harris really understands. I literally had a conversation with she the other day on machine learning and AI and its use for more efficient government and to reduce costs Maybe it’s because the tech bros think they can manipulate Donald because he doesn’t understand technology at all,” Cuban said.

Musk donated $70 million to America PAC.

The political action committee broadcast a town hall meeting with Musk in Pittsburgh on October 20.

“The level of vitriolic hatred from the left, which is supposed to be tolerant. They pretend they’re tolerant, and yet they’re incredibly intolerant and spewing hate,” Musk said at the event. “Getting involved in politics is not what I want to do. I don’t have a death wish. But the stakes are so high that I really do, I feel like I have no other choice but to do so.”

Musk also distributes $1 million every day in battleground states to people who register to vote.

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A recent Emerson College Survey shows that immigration is the top issue among Texans, while the economy comes in second.

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 17: Businessman and television personality Mark Cuban addresses a rally for Democratic presidential running mate Kamala Harris on October 17, 2024 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Harris continues to campaign daily in BA

Cuban believes the economy is a winning issue for Harris.

“I’m not a Democrat. I don’t think the campaign is talking about it enough. You know, they’re too wordy. It’s like they should be used minute by minute. The economy is It’s a good thing We’re seeing a record stock market, we’re seeing record wages, we’re seeing record GDP, we’re seeing record growth. There are so many elements that make this a really fantastic deal, but I also understand that not everyone is participating. not and so do we communicate with these people, and it’s a little more difficult,” Cuban said. “I got involved because I think it’s better for the middle class. I think it’s better for small and medium-sized businesses.”

The Mavericks’ new majority owner, Miriam Adelson, is a Trump megadonor.

The Las Vegas casino mogul recently gave $95 million to a pro-Trump super PAC.

Cuban ruled out any potential conflict between the two.

“Do you know how everyone you work with votes? Do you know how your company’s bosses vote? You know, it’s just America. People can choose their candidates and vote for who they want to and that’s what makes it “incredible,” Cuban said. “I think Kamala Harris is by far the best candidate. And, you know, I’ve talked to my partners about it, and they don’t have a problem. They choose what they choose, you know, but vote for Kamala Harris. “She’s great for Texas. She’s great for Dallas. I think she’s great for Americans.”

Ultimately, Cuban says the race will come down to voter turnout.

“Who’s pushing people to vote? You know, the Trump campaign basically put Elon Musk in charge. They couldn’t even do a good job. They needed Elon to try to come and save them,” said Cuban. “The Harris campaign has an incredible get-out-the-vote campaign and get-out-the-vote team and they’ve worked really hard together. And I hope they’re going to get a lot more people, even in Texas, to come out and vote and win this election.”

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