Investing.com -- Citadel’s Ken Griffin has voiced his concerns about the state of the United States’ image and the ongoing trade war at the Semafor World Economy Summit.

Griffin stated that the United States is seeing a degradation of its brand, a sentiment expressed amidst the ongoing trade war which, according to him, has devolved into a nonsensical place. He also commented on the business environment, saying that businesses are merely treading water in the current climate.

Addressing the escalating attack on Harvard, Griffin disagreed with its quick escalation, while also acknowledging some of President Trump’s views on the institution’s issues as ’spot on’.

In a more optimistic note, Griffin referred to President Trump’s support of Jerome Powell, the current Chair of the Federal Reserve, as a ’glimmer of hope’ amidst these challenging times.

Griffin also expressed his support for Doge, stating ’of course’ he backs the efforts of the cryptocurrency. His comments at the summit offer an insight into his views on the current economic and political environment.

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