Ken Griffin

The level of spending in Washington is always top three, if not number one on the list.

Well, the way out is we need, I mean, first and foremost, growth is an important part of the way out.

And this is where the Trump's administration focus on deregulation is so important.

It's so important in terms of creating an environment in which growth can exist.

Like, really important.

Unleash the animal spirits in America.

And the one thing about this country, different than most countries, is the entrepreneurial class in this country is incredibly ambitious.

And it's really able to make profound changes happen.

I mean, if you look across our investment portfolios,

A substantial portion of all the money we invest is in businesses started in the last 50 years.

I mean, it's remarkable the wealth created in this country by newly formed businesses.

It's just stunning.

It's the envy of the world.

And the Trump administration is certainly taking steps to help encourage that continued American success story.

But we also need to give real consideration to tax policy and to spending policies.

And I think that the – how are they rebranding the Big Beautiful Bill at this point?

Do you know what the rebranding is going to be yet?

Well, I mean, I don't think there's a nice way to put lipstick on that pig.

I mean, it's a pro-cyclical tax cut late in the economic cycle.

And everybody in this room, let's be clear, no one wants to pay more in taxes.