Key Takeaways:
- Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for her 2024 presidential campaign.
- Over 87 corporate leaders, including CEOs from Box, Yelp, and Snap, joined Larsen in supporting Harris.
- Former Ripple board member Gene Sperling has also aligned with Harris’ campaign, leaving his White House role to assist her run.
Chris Larsen, Ripple co-founder and executive chairman, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, joining 87 other corporate leaders.
The endorsement was revealed in a letter signed by influential figures, including Box CEO Aaron Levie, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, Snap chairman Michael Lynton, and former 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch.
88 corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter, including CEOs of Yelp, Box and Ripple https://t.co/ipVJhnxvKl
— CNBC (@CNBC) September 6, 2024
The letter demonstrates strong support from the business community for Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign.
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and 88 other business leaders signed a joint letter supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Ripple is one of the few companies in the cryptocurrency field that supports Harris instead of Trump. Ripple CEO previously stated that no…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 6, 2024
Earlier, former Ripple board member Gene Sperling left his White House role to join Harris’ campaign, further signaling Ripple’s involvement in her bid for the presidency.