Ken Griffin, the billionaire hedge fund manager, has been making headlines for his vocal stance on various issues. He has criticized pro-Palestinian protests, describing them as "performative art," and has demanded Harvard University condemn a pro-Palestinian statement. Griffin also made waves by vowing not to hire students who voiced support for Hamas. Additionally, he has thrown his support behind Nikki Haley in her bid for the Republican presidential nomination, despite trailing behind Donald Trump in the primary race.
Ken Griffin, born on October 15, 1968, is an American entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the investment firm Citadel LLC. He is known for his success in the finance industry, amassing a significant fortune through his hedge fund management. Griffin is the CEO and majority owner of Citadel, which he founded in 1990. He has been a prominent figure in the world of finance, with his company managing billions of dollars in assets. Griffin's relocation of Citadel's headquarters to Miami and his views on remote work have also garnered attention in recent news.
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Wall Street titan Ken Griffin, who vowed last fall to never consider hiring students who voiced support for Hamas, slammed pro-Palestinian protests as “performative art” while urging his alma mater…
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