Mark Cuban is calling out the federal government for abandoning coal communities, warning of an impending “Red Rural Recession” as the latest wave of federal job cuts and safety rollbacks sweep through working-class strongholds in Appalachia and beyond.
“USA to coal miners – Drop Dead. Literally. And take your towns with you,” Cuban posted bluntly to his Bluesky social account on Sunday, echoing growing outrage over the shuttering of mine safety offices and the fallout from the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) budget-slashing campaign under President Donald Trump’s second term.
