Ken Griffin Is Apparently Done with 'Sucking up' to the White House

Ken Griffin is apparently done with 'sucking up' to the White House

A carousel of CEOs has paraded through the White House since President Trump was elected a little over a year ago—they even made up a front-row bench at his inauguration. This isn’t unusual; in fact, it’s entirely expected that the president might want to engage with the private sector. But when does that relationship get too close for comfort?The nature of the relationships between top brass at America’s largest business and the Oval Office is …

Ken Griffin says CEOs 'fear' public debates — and resent having to 'suck up' to White House to succeed

Founder and CEO of Citadel Ken Griffin spoke at Davos on Wednesday.Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesKen Griffin said that CEOs have a level of "fear and apprehension" about discussing politics.The Citadel CEO said social media has contributed to the anxiety.Griffin also said CEOs don't want to feel they must "suck up" to administrations to succeed.Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said that CEOs are scared of talking about politics — and sick of yo-…

Ken Griffin accuses White House of showing ‘favoritism’ in dealings with business world, saying CEOs hate it

Ken Griffin accused the Trump administration of showing "favoritism" in its dealings with US businesses, saying CEO friends find it "distasteful" and biz leaders don't want to have to "suck up to one administration after another."