Some Wall Street donors turn to Ron DeSantis as they seek an alternative to Donald Trump in 2024 – but others are hesitant
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman is seriously considering backing the Florida governor for president, according to a person familiar with his thinking. A spokeswoman for Schwarzman did not return a request for comment.to CNBC that he believed it was "time for the Republican party to turn to a new generation of leaders" and that he planned to back one of those contenders in the GOP primary for president.
Some of the people in this story declined to be named in order to speak freely about private conversations. Still, since he dominated in his Florida reelection bid last year, DeSantis' stock has risen for a growing group of Wall Street executives, including Schwarzman. DiLella has donated at least $80,000 to the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC, according to state records. He did not return requests for comment.
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