Citadel founder Ken Griffin has expressed his interest in Nikki Haley, an Indian American who is running in the Republican presidential primary. Griffin commended Nikki Haley’s foreign policy expertise during an interview with David Rubenstein at the George Washington Presidential Library in Virginia. He emphasized her potential as a capable president, stating, “Nikki Haley has the foreign policy experience we need right now.”
In recent remarks, Griffin referred to the former US Ambassador to the United Nations as a “rock star” while on the campaign trail. Notably, Griffin has made it clear that he will not support former President Donald Trump. While he hasn’t officially endorsed an alternative candidate yet, he has expressed concerns about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ policies, which he believes infringe on personal rights.
Griffin explained his stance by saying, “I’m watching and really trying to understand where the key candidates in the Republican primary are going to land on issues that are important to me,” including national security, education, the economy, and inflation.
Ken Griffin, a 55-year-old businessman with a net worth of $36 billion, is a significant figure in the financial world. His firm, Citadel Securities, plays a crucial role in the US financial markets by facilitating trades, acting as a counterparty, and providing liquidity for various securities.
During the 2022 midterm election cycle, Griffin made substantial political contributions amounting to nearly $72.7 million, establishing himself as one of the country’s most influential political donors. Republican presidential campaigns and party leaders are closely monitoring his actions to gauge whether he will back one of the eight GOP candidates vying for the 2024 nomination.
