The billionaires powering the 2024 Republican presidential candidatesBy Ryan King
August 6, 2023
Behind most 2024 White House contenders are a handful of billionaires flush with cash.
But unlike loving partners, these plutocrats aren’t necessarily married to their candidate and sometimes spread their support to multiple presidential aspirants while waiting to see who can gain the most traction.
“Right now, what I’m finding is that most of the major donors are giving a little bit to people … but not going all in on anybody yet,” former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Aug. 1.
There are exceptions. For instance, Las Vegas real estate and aerospace mogul Robert Bigelow (estimated net worth: $1 billion) has shelled out tens of millions of dollars to back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — though he recently indicated he was planning to pause donations for now.
Others, such as venture capitalist Peter Thiel, are keeping their financial powder dry and staying on the sidelines — at least for now.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/08/06/meet-the-billionaires-powering-the-2024-gop-candidates/
