Blackstone Billionaire CEO Stephen Schwarzman Endorses Trump for 2024 as 'Vote for Change'

May 24, 2024, 07:33 PM

Stephen Schwarzman, billionaire Chairman and CEO of Blackstone, the private equity and real estate giant, has announced his endorsement of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. Schwarzman, who had previously stated in 2022 that he would oppose Trump, has reversed his position, citing rising antisemitism as a factor in his decision. In addition to his endorsement, Schwarzman plans to provide financial support to Trump's campaign and various Republican Senate candidates. He described his support for Trump as a 'vote for change.'