President-elect Trump and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon have reportedly been engaged in secret talks regarding the policy agenda for Trump's potential second term in the White House. According to FOX Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino, Dimon has been serving as a "sounding board" for Trump on key issues such as reducing government spending, tax policy, trade, and banking regulations.
Sources close to Trump's transition team have suggested that Trump has a strong admiration for Dimon, with one even describing it as a "man crush." Despite these discussions, neither JPMorgan nor the Trump transition team has provided any official comment on the matter.
This news comes shortly after Trump announced on social media that Dimon would not be joining his upcoming administration, putting an end to speculation that Dimon could potentially be chosen as Treasury secretary. Instead, Trump has nominated Scott Bessent as his pick for the position.
Trump has previously criticized Dimon, referring to him as a "Highly overrated Globalist" on his Truth Social platform. However, Dimon has both condemned the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and praised some of Trump's policies and positions, such as those regarding NATO, immigration, the economy, trade, tax reform, and China.
Dimon has notably refrained from endorsing a candidate in this year's presidential election, maintaining a neutral stance. Gasparino's sources have indicated that Trump has expressed appreciation for Dimon's recent comments on his policies.
Overall, these reported discussions between Trump and Dimon suggest a potential collaboration on key policy issues, despite their previous differences and the uncertainty surrounding Dimon's role in Trump's administration. Neither party has provided official confirmation or details regarding the nature of these talks, leaving room for speculation on their potential impact on future policy decisions.