Billionaire Donor Ken Griffin Stays Neutral in 2024 GOP Primary, Questions DeSantis Campaign

Billionaire Ken Griffin says he is staying neutral in the GOP presidential primary and not yet backing a candidate. He hopes for younger, fresher options than Trump.
Griffin gave $5 million to a PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021 but now questions DeSantis' presidential campaign strategy.
Griffin's neutrality means a major GOP donor is not putting money behind candidates challenging Trump's huge lead in polls.
Griffin praised DeSantis' first term as Florida governor but takes issue with his "pointless" battle against Disney.
The fight with Disney started when the company opposed Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill limiting LGBTQ discussions in schools.

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9/18/2023

DeSantis Losing Support of Top Donor Ken Griffin Over Disney Feud and Unclear 2024 Strategy

Ken Griffin, the biggest donor to Ron DeSantis' 2022 re-election campaign, is not supporting DeSantis' presidential bid and questions the governor's voter appeal.

9/18/2023

Griffin Withholds Support From DeSantis, Prefers Younger GOP Candidates

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, a major Republican donor worth $35 billion, has no immediate plans to donate to any GOP presidential primary candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as he finds none of the candidates compelling and wishes for younger candidates with different ideas and principles; this decision is particularly bad news for DeSantis, who has seen a decline in support recently.

9/19/2023

Billionaire Donor Griffin Gives $5M to DeSantis But Withholds 2024 Presidential Endorsement, Seeks New GOP Voice Beyond Trump and DeSantis

Billionaire hedge fund executive Kenneth Griffin, a major Republican donor, remains undecided on a primary candidate for the 2024 election, indicating dissatisfaction with current options and snubbing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whom he previously supported financially.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 2:06:16 PM

Billionaire Donor Ken Griffin Stays Neutral in 2024 GOP Primary, Questions DeSantis Campaign

Billionaire Ken Griffin says he is staying neutral in the GOP presidential primary and not yet backing a candidate. He hopes for younger, fresher options than Trump.
Griffin gave $5 million to a PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021 but now questions DeSantis' presidential campaign strategy.
Griffin's neutrality means a major GOP donor is not putting money behind candidates challenging Trump's huge lead in polls.
Griffin praised DeSantis' first term as Florida governor but takes issue with his "pointless" battle against Disney.
The fight with Disney started when the company opposed Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill limiting LGBTQ discussions in schools.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/18/2023

DeSantis Losing Support of Top Donor Ken Griffin Over Disney Feud and Unclear 2024 Strategy

Ken Griffin, the biggest donor to Ron DeSantis' 2022 re-election campaign, is not supporting DeSantis' presidential bid and questions the governor's voter appeal.

9/18/2023

Griffin Withholds Support From DeSantis, Prefers Younger GOP Candidates

9/19/2023

Billionaire Donor Griffin Gives $5M to DeSantis But Withholds 2024 Presidential Endorsement, Seeks New GOP Voice Beyond Trump and DeSantis