Overview

• In June 2025, Cuban publicly confirmed on The Bulwark podcast that Harris’s 2024 campaign had asked him to submit vetting papers for the vice-presidential slot.
• He said he declined because he felt ill-suited to serve as vice president and disliked the prospect of playing a secondary leadership role.
• Cuban quipped that his direct style and lack of political polish would have led to his dismissal within days of joining the ticket.
• He contrasted his entrepreneurial background and blunt approach with that of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, whom Harris ultimately chose.
• The disclosure highlights the campaign’s willingness to explore unconventional running mates in a bid that ended in defeat by President Trump and Vice President Vance.