Mark Cuban, a surrogate for Kamala Harris's campaign, sparked controversy by stating on 'The View' that former President Donald Trump avoids surrounding himself with 'strong, intelligent women' because they intimidate him. This remark drew swift backlash from Trump allies, including Kellyanne Conway and national press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who defended the strong women associated with Trump, such as Ivanka Trump and Kayleigh McEnany. Kellyanne Conway cited her own experience in Trump's White House alongside other female leaders, while Cuban's comments were labeled as 'sexist' and 'disrespectful' by figures like Rep. Elise Stefanik and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The discussion also highlighted the gender divide in the upcoming election, with Harris polling stronger among women and Trump among men. Cuban's assertion that women voters could be decisive in the election further fueled the contentious debate over gender politics in the campaign.