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Winnie Greco, a former top advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, attempted to give a reporter cash in a potato chip bag, which she later called a mistake and apologized for. The incident has led to her suspension from the Adams campaign and is under investigation by federal authorities, amid a history of allegations of misconduct and fundraising irregularities.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has donated $5 million to a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo's bid for New York City mayor, marking a significant financial boost and a shift in his stance from previous rivalries, as Cuomo faces a competitive primary against Zohran Mamdani.
Citadel CEO and billionaire Ken Griffin donated $5 million to a super PAC supporting former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the GOP primary for president, expressing support for her foreign policy credentials and policy priorities. Griffin has also made significant donations to super PACs backing other Republican candidates, including Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick and Montana Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy. Despite his support for Haley, Griffin also praised former President Donald Trump's contributions to global security.
The billionaire DeVos family, known for their ties to former President Donald Trump, appears to be backing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential race. The family, which owns the NBA franchise Orlando Magic, made a $50,000 donation to a pro-DeSantis super PAC. The DeVos-DeSantis alliance is rooted in their shared vision for conservative education policy, with both advocating for school choice and opposing "wokeness" in public education. While the family has not publicly endorsed DeSantis for president, their support for him suggests they may not be backing Trump in 2024. The DeVos family has a history of supporting DeSantis, including financial contributions to his past gubernatorial campaigns.
Former Disney and Marvel executive Ike Perlmutter, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, is planning a significant donation to support Trump's potential 2024 presidential run. Perlmutter, who has previously donated millions to pro-Trump super PACs, is one of the wealthiest backers of Trump's campaigns. His decision to back Trump again could pose a challenge to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is also vying for the Republican nomination. Perlmutter's support is expected to go to the Trump-allied Make America Great Again super PAC.