**Mark Cuban: Harris's Presidential Campaign Faces Significant Challenge from Elon Musk**

Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has remarked that Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is contending as much with Elon Musk as it is with former President Donald Trump. Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Cuban highlighted Musk's unconventional strategies and significant financial support for Trump’s re-election efforts, labeling it as "innovative" yet "desperate."

Recently, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced a $1 million per day swing-state voter sweepstakes, a move Cuban interpreted as a testament to Musk's anxiety about the impending election. Musk has pledged nearly $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC, driving substantial get-out-the-vote initiatives in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania. Notably, Trump has boasted about Musk’s backing, suggesting that Musk could play a major role in his administration if re-elected.

The tension between Cuban and Musk has been palpable, with Musk consistently mocking Cuban’s appearance in response to Cuban’s criticism of the support CEO peers are lending to the GOP nominee. In a retort on social media platform X, Cuban accused Musk of being preoccupied with him as a distraction from the inadequacies of the candidate Musk supports.

Cuban articulated that the real contest appears to be Harris's campaign against Musk rather than Trump. He emphasized Harris's pro-business stance, highlighting her commitment to not raising taxes on Americans earning $400,000 or less, a demographic that includes many small business owners. Furthermore, Cuban underscored Harris's initiatives on reducing healthcare and pharmaceutical costs, directly addressing an issue that is burdening many households and small enterprises.

Discussing Harris's stance on immigration, Cuban argued that her proposals were more pragmatic and business-friendly in contrast to Trump's mass-deportation approach. Additionally, he critiqued Trump’s economic strategies, particularly pointing out the recklessness of using tariffs as a primary tool in both economic and foreign policy, specifically referencing Trump’s suggestion to deter China over Taiwan through tariffs.

Cuban’s active involvement in the political discourse continues to underscore the high stakes and complexities of the 2024 presidential race, reflecting deep divisions not only among candidates but also their prominent supporters.