Trump Campaign Criticizes Harris Surrogate Cuban

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Trump Campaign Takes Aim at Harris Surrogate, Cuban

The Trump campaign has gone on the offensive, slamming a prominent surrogate for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Mark Cuban, for his past business dealings and his criticism of President Trump.

Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur and star of the reality show "Shark Tank," has been a vocal critic of Trump since the start of his presidency. He's been a frequent guest on cable news channels and has used his social media platforms to voice his disapproval of Trump's policies and actions. He's also a major donor to Democratic candidates and causes, including the Biden-Harris campaign.

The Trump campaign has seized on Cuban's business record, specifically his past involvement in the now-defunct online retailer, "CyberDust." The company was accused of selling sexually suggestive content, and Cuban faced criticism for his role in the company's operations. While the company has been closed for years, the Trump campaign has resurrected this controversy, claiming that it demonstrates Cuban's poor judgment and highlights his hypocrisy given his criticism of Trump's personal conduct.

"Mark Cuban is a poster child for the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party," said a spokesperson for the Trump campaign in a statement. "He profits off of selling exploitative content, while simultaneously criticizing President Trump for his words and actions. This is the definition of projection."

Cuban has defended his past involvement with CyberDust, arguing that he was a young entrepreneur who was learning the ropes. He's also pointed out that he divested from the company years ago and that the accusations against him are "baseless."

"This is just another attempt by the Trump campaign to distract from their own failures," Cuban said in a tweet. "They're desperate and they're throwing mud at anyone who dares to speak out against them."

This latest attack on a prominent Biden-Harris surrogate is just the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump campaign to smear and discredit their opponents. The campaign has been criticized for engaging in personal attacks and divisive rhetoric, which many observers believe is an attempt to distract from the administration's own shortcomings.

It remains to be seen if this attack on Cuban will resonate with voters. It's possible that some voters will be swayed by the Trump campaign's arguments, while others may find them to be baseless and politically motivated. Ultimately, it's up to voters to decide if they believe the Trump campaign's accusations or Cuban's denials.

The attack on Cuban raises a larger question about the role of personal attacks in political campaigns. In an increasingly polarized political climate, it's becoming increasingly common for campaigns to resort to mudslinging and character assassination. While these tactics may be effective in the short term, they can have a corrosive effect on American democracy.

Ultimately, it's up to the American people to decide whether they want to see more of this type of campaigning in the future.