Ken Griffin, one of the most prolific supporters of Republican candidates across the US, said he’s waiting to see who Donald Trump picks as his running mate before backing his candidacy for president.
Griffin, who declined to name who he’d like to see as the 77-year-old’s vice presidential pick, said a Trump administration would likely improve America’s standing on the world stage.
“He will exude a level of strength that will help stabilize the world in these trying times,” the billionaire said from the Qatar Economic Forum.
Griffin is the chief executive officer of Citadel, a hedge fund with $63 billion in assets under management. He also founded Citadel Securities, a global market-making business. The 55-year-old has a net worth of more than $38 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Griffin has been increasingly outspoken about his views on US political issues, from the protests sweeping across campuses to the federal spending. This election cycle, though, he has said he’s focusing his giving on congressional candidates rather than Trump.
In the wide-ranging interview, Griffin slammed President Joe Biden’s economic policies as “incoherent,” though he noted that neither Trump nor Biden are likely to reduce US federal spending.
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