Bloomberg Talks Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Talks Trump, AI & The Economy
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Oct 7, 2025 
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, shares his insights on economic issues, critiquing both political parties for fiscal irresponsibility. He discusses Trump's mixed legacy for businesses, potential inflation re-acceleration, and the need for pro-growth policies. Griffin emphasizes the importance of attracting STEM talent with better immigration policies and warns about the risks of AI and tokenization in markets. He also touches on the future of Citadel's growth and the influence of China in global markets.
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Secure Talent With Pro-Immigration Steps
- Embrace immigration for skilled talent and provide pathways for long-term contributors to stay and work.
- Staple green cards to STEM degrees to retain founders and sustain U.S. competitiveness.
Infrastructure Exports Shape Global Influence
- China is building industrial and infrastructure ties globally that shift countries into its sphere of influence.
- U.S. industrial engagement and connectivity must return to maintain global influence.
Defend Central Bank Independence
- Preserve Fed independence so monetary policy can curb inflation even when politically costly.
- Avoid politicizing rate decisions to prevent runaway inflation that hurts vulnerable retirees most.