### Mark Cuban Warns Elon Musk of Potential Risks in Supporting Trump

Billionaire Mark Cuban has sounded a warning to Tesla CEO Elon Musk about the potential pitfalls of aligning too closely with former President Donald Trump. Cuban’s cautionary note highlights a concern that Trump might not honor any political debts he owes, even to his staunchest allies.

In a message addressed to Musk, Cuban expressed his skepticism regarding Trump’s loyalty. “Elon, there will come a time when you need something from Donald Trump,” Cuban wrote on social media platform X. “You will think you have earned the right to ask and receive, but at the point you need him the most, you will find out what so many before you have learned: his loyalty is only to himself.”

This advice comes as Musk has shown open support for Trump and even proposed heading a new "government efficiency commission" if Trump were to secure another term. This is a notable shift for Musk, considering his previous public criticisms of Trump as recently as 2022.

Cuban and Musk, while on opposite sides of the political spectrum, both have ambitions to secure roles within governmental regulatory frameworks. Cuban has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris and expressed interest in potentially leading the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should Harris succeed in a presidential bid. He has been vocal about his confidence in Harris's economic policies, even as she plans to raise corporate tax rates.

Musk, on the other hand, is eyeing a position where he could impact federal spending. Trump has endorsed Musk’s idea of creating a "government efficiency commission" and suggested that Musk could be a "good one" to head this body. However, Trump also noted that Musk’s extensive commitments as CEO of multiple companies might limit his capacity to take on this role full-time, suggesting he could serve as a consultant instead.

This exchange between Cuban and Musk highlights the strategic maneuvering of high-profile business leaders as they look to influence public policy and regulatory practices. It underscores the intersection between entrepreneurial ambitions and political allegiances in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.