Mark Cuban needs to get a life.
Mark Cuban, the well-known Trump-hater and star of “Shark Tank,” recently reignited a debate about former President Donald Trump’s arithmetic skills by sharing an old clip from The Howard Stern Show. The footage, which dates back to 2006, features Trump struggling to solve a math problem: 17 times 6. Cuban’s post criticizes Trump for sticking with his incorrect answer despite being corrected.
The clip was originally made public by Mother Jones in June 2016, a few months before Trump’s election to the presidency. It shows Trump, his children Donald Jr. and Ivanka, and Stern engaged in a conversation about their educational background, particularly their time at the Wharton School of Business. During this segment, Stern posed a math question, and Trump’s incorrect answer of 112 was repeatedly disputed by Stern and others in the studio.
Cuban’s recent post on X (formerly Twitter) drew attention with the caption: “The Trump Files: Watch The Trumps Not Be Able To Multiply 17 By 6.” In his commentary, Cuban highlighted what he perceives as a significant issue: Trump’s refusal to accept the correct answer even after being corrected by multiple people.
The timing of Cuban’s post is notable as Trump is seeking a second term as president in the upcoming November election. Recent polling from the Trafalgar Group shows Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris in several key swing states, with the race tied in a few others.
Cuban’s critique wasn’t the only controversy surrounding Trump recently. On Fox News, Trump criticized Harris for her treatment of Mike Pence, contrasting it with his own record. Social media users quickly pointed out that Trump himself had harshly criticized Pence, especially after the January 6th Capitol riot, when Pence was targeted by a pro-Trump mob.
In a related poll on X, Cuban asked users to choose between Trump and Harris regarding whom they would prefer as a role model for children. The results showed a strong preference for Trump, though Cuban later questioned the poll’s data integrity.
As the 2024 election approaches, such exchanges and controversies continue to shape the public discourse surrounding Trump’s campaign.
