Illinois Governor Takes Parting Shot At State’s Richest Man For Moving To Florida

By  Ben Zeisloft

Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) blasted Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, formerly the richest man in Illinois, for moving himself and his company from Chicago to Miami, Florida, amid soaring crime in the Windy City.

Griffin — whose $29 billion net worth places him among the 50 richest men on the planet, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index — moved to Miami after voicing concerns about the lackluster business environment and rising crime rates in Chicago. He announced last month that Citadel, which manages $51 billion in assets, will likewise relocate to Florida.

In prepared remarks for a meeting of Florida Democrats last weekend, Pritzker criticized Griffin for leaving Illinois and for supporting Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

“So like a spoiled rich kid, Griffin announced he was taking his toys and leaving Illinois,” Pritzker said. “Where did he move to? You guessed it. His $400 million, 20-acre Palm Beach estate. And he’s one of Ron DeSantis’ largest donors.”

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