Griffin Criticizes DeSantis's Pointless Feud With Disney, Questions Governor's Judgment

Billionaire Ken Griffin criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's feud with Disney, calling it "pointless" and saying it doesn't reflect well on Florida's ethos.
Griffin said the fight with Disney, a major state employer, runs counter to DeSantis's narrative of wanting to attract job-creating companies.
As a potential 2024 candidate, DeSantis has failed to win donations from major GOP donors like Griffin, who remains undecided between DeSantis and Trump.
Griffin previously signaled support for a DeSantis presidential run but now says success may have gone to DeSantis's head.
Griffin recently moved his Citadel companies to Miami from Chicago but continues expanding in NYC too, favoring those cities over Chicago's "anarchy."

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