President Trump and billionaire Mark Cuban showcased their complex relationship during a White House event on Monday, where they teamed up to highlight more affordable prescription drugs at Trump Rx.
When questioned about collaborating with Cuban on reducing drug prices after Cuban’s endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election, Trump had a quick response.
“Well, he made a mistake,” Trump jested. “It was a big mistake.”
Cuban dismissed the comment with a chuckle.
“He was just joking,” Cuban later explained to the press. “I’m not going to dwell on that; it doesn’t change anything.”
Although they have been friends for more than two decades, Cuban emphasized the significance of cooperating with Trump despite having supported his opponent. He characterized their dynamic as a “love-hate” relationship.
The two men’s friendly banter and bromance was on display Monday when they were on stage together.
You’re “looking good,” Trump told him, adding the two have “one thing” in common.
“We have the same thing — one thing — in common. We want to make people better and keep them wealthy.”
The former owner of the Dallas Mavericks was clear that he was at the White House to talk about healthcare and not politics.
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“My politics don’t matter to this at all,” he told reporters after the event. He brushed off his previous criticism of Trump as “last season.”
Cuban is the founder of online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs and was at the White House for Trump’s announcement that 600 generic drugs are being added to the prescription website Trump Rx.
Amazon Pharmacy and GoodRx will join Cost Plus Drugs in selling their wares on the president’s website.
“By incorporating this massive catalog of low-cost generics at TrumpRx.gov consumers will now have one source to ensure that they’re getting the lowest possible cost on their prescription, so they have a real option now,” Trump said.
Cuban argued healthcare was a nonpartisan issue and that everyone — Republican, Democrat and Independent — wanted costs to go down.
“The goal is to reduce the cost of healthcare, and we’re 100% aligned,” he said of his work with Trump.
“My politics don’t matter to this at all,” he said, refusing to be drawn into political games.
He was clear that healthcare was his new passion.
“I’ll align with anyone,” he said. “If you’re going to make healthcare cheaper, you’re my new best friend.”
He founded his pharmaceutical website in 2022. It skirts insurance to sell drugs at cost with a 15% markup and fee for pharmacy labor and shipping. The company also posts how much it paid manufacturers for the medicines it sells in an effort to boost transparency.
Cuban said his goal was to help make healthcare — one of the most expensive industries — cheaper for all Americans. Healthcare costs in the United States generally grow faster than inflation, and it’s one of the most expensive cost-of-living items for people.
Cuban, who, at one point, had mulled his own presidential ambitions, ruled out running as he stood outside the West Wing with the White House visible behind him.
“Hell no,” he said, dripping in sweat on the 92-degree day. “Too hot.”
