NEW YORK, NY—Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and surrogate for Kamala Harris, recently faced backlash following remarks made during an interview in which he questioned the presence of strong women in Donald Trump’s circle.
Cuban’s statement that “Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women—ever” quickly stirred reactions among Trump supporters, especially women who felt the comment overlooked their contributions.
Former President Donald Trump responded on social media, calling Cuban “a really dumb guy” and asserting, “I surround myself with the strongest of women.”
Kimberly Klacik, a Republican candidate in Maryland, echoed this sentiment, tweeting her support for Trump and stating, “I am a proud, strong, intelligent woman that stands w/President Trump,” adding that Trump has endorsed her and other women challenging traditionally Democratic districts.
The incident has sparked a broader online response from conservative women rallying under the banner of “Women for Trump.” They argue that Cuban’s remarks were dismissive and reinforced stereotypes that they find unfair.
This response underscores ongoing debates about representation and respect for women’s roles in political advocacy, an issue drawing increased attention as campaigns reach out to women voters across the political spectrum.