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

  • Ron DeSantis' biggest 2022 donor, Ken Griffin, still hasn't backed his presidential bid. Griffin gave $5 million to DeSantis' re-election.

  • Griffin says DeSantis' "pointless" battle with Disney doesn't appeal to voters. He also hasn't decided who to support in 2024.

  • The billionaire criticized DeSantis' strategy, saying it's unclear what voter base he's appealing to.

  • Griffin previously said the country would be "well-served" by a DeSantis presidency. But he's been dissatisfied recently.

  • DeSantis trails Trump significantly in 2024 GOP primary polls, with around 15% support currently.

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