Trump Clashes with Jamie Dimon Over Presidential Endorsement
Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Thursday to criticize JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, calling him an “overrated Globalist.” The backlash came after Dimon praised Republican Nikki Haley and urged business leaders to support her presidential bid.
Dimon’s Support for Rival Republican Nikki Haley
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Dimon of quietly endorsing “another non-MAGA person” for President. Haley, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration, is a rival candidate in the 2024 GOP presidential primary that Trump is currently leading.
Trump’s Criticism of Dimon
Expressing his distaste for Dimon, Trump mentioned that he had to deal with Dimon pleading for support while at the White House. However, Trump also stated that he no longer has to put up with Dimon, and he considers it a good thing. Despite the direct social media attack, JPMorgan Chase declined to comment on Trump’s post.
Dimon’s Public Support for Nikki Haley
Dimon publicly praised Nikki Haley on Wednesday during the New York Times DealBook conference. He urged business leaders, regardless of their political affiliations, to support Haley and help her candidacy in the 2024 election. Dimon’s public stance calling for alternative Republican candidates to Trump has created friction between the two.
Growth of Nikki Haley’s Campaign
Nikki Haley has gained traction in the polls, putting pressure on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the second-place position. She also secured a significant endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action, a political network backed by conservative billionaire Charles Koch. Haley’s campaign recently launched its first ad of the primary, emphasizing the need to move away from the “chaos and drama” of the previous administration.
Trump and Dimon’s Ongoing Feud
The recent clash between Trump and Dimon is not the first time the two have crossed paths. In 2018, Dimon claimed that he could beat Trump in a presidential race, prompting a Twitter backlash from Trump. Their feud extends to disagreements over political and economic issues.
In conclusion, Jamie Dimon’s public endorsement of Nikki Haley has reignited tensions between the former President Donald Trump and the influential CEO. As the 2024 election season heats up, the clash between Trump and Dimon could impact Haley’s candidacy as she competes for the Republican nomination.
