SECOND THOUGHTS?

Republican Megadonor Ken Griffin Is Reportedly Souring on DeSantis

The hedge fund CEO is reconsidering his early backing of the Florida governor, according to a source interviewed by ABC News.

Republican megadonor and billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is reportedly re-evaluating his support for Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign. Griffin, the CEO of Miami-based Citadel, had previously expressed support for DeSantis. But ABC News reported that he may have since soured on the Florida governor’s struggling bid for the Republican nomination, and has “hit the pause button” on his support, according to somebody familiar with Griffin’s decision making. Griffin, for his part, denies any shift in his thinking. “My political participation is driven by values and policies, not poll numbers or personalities,” Griffin said in a statement. “I will continue to support candidates who relentlessly focus on policy solutions that ensure future generations can achieve the American Dream.”