Investor and television personality Mark Cuban told The Hill on Tuesday the Silicon Valley leaders who are shifting to the right and backing former President Trump could be doing so with hopes of "manipulating" the former president on policy if he is reelected.

Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks minority owner and "Shark Tank" judge, has emerged as one of Vice President Harris's most visible surrogates, while a number of other tech leaders have rallied around Trump, showcasing an increasing divide in Silicon Valley.

"I'm guessing they believe they can manipulate him [Trump] on policy,' Cuban told The Hill Tuesday. "The former president has zero understanding of technology. Nor does he deep dive into any policy. I believe once they gain his trust, he will do what they ask on matters important to them."

Cuban's involvement with the Harris campaign has significantly ramped up this month, from appearances on the campaign trail to speaking with the media to tout the vice president's platform.

He told The Hill he chose to increase his political activity given the closeness of........

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