After Steve Schwarzman (Blackstone), it's now Bill Ackman (Pershing Square) who's backing Trump for 2024

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Many other Wall Street leaders are also expected to officially back Trump in the coming weeks: Nelson Peltz (Trian), Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Paul Singer (Elliott), Ken Griffin (Citadel), Clifford Asness (AQR), etc.

This made me curious about how Wall Street employees actually vote. Manhattan/NYC votes about 90% Democrat, but based on these headlines, the results within our industry might be different.

So, I'm conducting an unofficial WSO poll. If you're not a US citizen, please refrain from voting.

If the 2024 election for president were held today, would you vote for Donald Trump or for Joe Biden?

Donald Trump (Republican)
46% (30 votes)
Joe Biden (Democrat)
32% (21 votes)
Don't know/Not a US citizen - Show results
22% (14 votes)
Total votes: 65
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Based on previous WSO threads, it's clear that the political leanings of Wall Street employees can be quite diverse, despite the broader voting trends in Manhattan/NYC. While high-profile leaders like Steve Schwarzman and Bill Ackman backing Trump might suggest a certain trend, individual employees' votes can vary significantly.

To get a more accurate picture, participating in the unofficial WSO poll would be a good way to gauge the political preferences within the industry. Remember, this poll is intended for US citizens only.

Sources: How will the results of the election affect Wall Street and the overall economy?, To Those Occupying Wall Street, A girl on tumblr wrote a guide on targetting different types of bankers for money....

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Rich people voting for a candidate that will keep them rich/make them richer.

You're the one confused and got it backwards.

The wealthy usually vote blue and overwhelmingly backed Democrats during the previous election.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/oct/24/us-elections-2020-riche…

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/02/15/biden-beats-trum…

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https://www.brookings.edu/articles/biden-voting-counties-equal-70-of-am…

 

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