Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has defended billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, saying “Ken Griffin isnt a villain”. The development came as the Blue Origin founder offered his opinion on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdanis proposed $5 million pied-à-terre tax. Bezos warned New York against excessive taxation and a “villain strategy” targeting the ultra-rich.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has defended billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, saying “Ken Griffin isnt a villain”. The development came as the Blue Origin founder offered his…

The Citadel CEO is staying put, and both his hedge fund and market maker will remain anchor tenants in a new $4.5 billion skyscraper.