Ken Griffin is described in conservative media and political reporting as a megadonor who has historically supported establishment Republicans, often labeled as "RINOs" (Republicans In Name Only) by populist critics.
Support for Richard Irvin: Griffin donated approximately $50 million to back Richard Irvin, the former Democratic mayor of Aurora who ran for Illinois governor as a Republican in 2022. Irvin was widely characterized by grassroots conservatives as a RINO due to his prior party affiliation and moderate policies, and he lost the primary decisively...(ai)