Texas billionaire Mark Cuban earlier this month was inducted into the South by Southwest Hall of Fame during the SXSW Innovation Awards Ceremony. Cuban used the occasion to deliver a pointed message about leadership and entrepreneurship.
He criticized President Donald Trump for caring more about personal interests than the country.
“It hurts me that we have people in the White House today who think that ready, fire, aim is a way to govern. That is not how you run a country,” Cuban said, adding that leaders who call themselves entrepreneurs have never built anything from scratch.
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The SXSW Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose career achievements have paved the way for future innovations across various industries.
Cuban, known for his role as an investor on “Shark Tank,” has a history of launching digital ventures, including Broadcast.com. In 2022, he co-founded Cost Plus Drug Company with Dr. Alex Oshmansky to offer medications at industry-low prices with transparent costs.
Since 1999, Cuban has been a regular panelist at SXSW, being among the first keynote speakers when the event was known as SXSW Multimedia.
During the ceremony, Cuban praised the entrepreneurs present for their innovative spirit and efforts to nurture diverse talent. He said, “It’s the people in this room that make this country run. It’s the people who dream that make this country special.”
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In addressing Trump, he mentioned that the former leader has yet to use the word “entrepreneur.” Cuban also took aim at the Department of Government Efficiency, which has targeted agencies such as the US Agency for International Development.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the administration’s efforts to dismantle USAID. This move ruled that these actions likely violate the US Constitution.
Recent expert opinions have added nuance to the debate on DOGE’s fiscal measures. James Fishback, The CEO of Azoria, said in an interview with Newsweek that a forthcoming bill will propose $5,000 DOGE dividend stimulus payments to taxpayers.
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This plan follows DOGE’s cost-cutting measures. While the U.S. government has identified potential savings in certain areas, these have been offset by rising costs in healthcare, Social Security, debt interest, and defense procurement.
In fiscal-year 2024, healthcare spending reached $1.9 trillion, accounting for 27% of federal outlays. Social Security expenses were $1.5 trillion, making up 21% of the budget. Additionally, interest payments on government debt have escalated, consuming a larger portion of the budget.
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