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Griffin Withholds Support From DeSantis, Prefers Younger GOP Candidates

  • Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says he is staying "on the sidelines" and not yet backing any GOP presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis who he previously supported.

  • Griffin says he'd prefer younger Republican candidates with a different tone to have a debate on ideas and policies.

  • With Griffin not contributing, DeSantis loses out on support from a billionaire who gave $100 million to campaigns in 2022.

  • DeSantis trails Trump significantly in polls and has lost backing of some previous supporters.

  • Trump has garnered far more endorsements than DeSantis from senators, governors, and House members.

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