Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and a prominent Republican donor, said President Donald Trump is eroding the American brand.

Griffin made his comments Wednesday at the Semafor World Economy Summit, where he criticized Trump’s tariffs.

“The United States was more than just a nation. It’s a brand, it’s a universal brand, whether it’s our culture, our financial strength, our military strength,” Griffin said. “America rose beyond just being a country. It was like an inspiration for most of the world. And we’re eroding that brand right now.”.

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