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Ken Griffin backs Rubio over Vance for 2028 GOP presidential primary

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Billionaire Republican donor Ken Griffin has indicated he would support Marco Rubio over JD Vance in a potential 2028 presidential primary. Griffin, a significant financial backer in the Republican party, expressed a preference for Rubio, whom he has supported in the past. This statement was made at the exclusive Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. Griffin's endorsement could be a major asset for Rubio if he decides to run. AI

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Ken Griffin backs Rubio over Vance for 2028 GOP presidential primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Scoop: GOP megadonor Ken Griffin says he'd back Rubio over Vance in 2028

    <p>Republican megadonor <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/11/18/ken-griffin-miami-tallest-building" target="_blank">Ken Griffin</a> said at a private conference Wednesday that he'd support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a <a href="htt…

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