Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Trump Plans to Sue JPMorgan Chase
Donald Trump announced on social media that he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase.
He claims the bank closed his accounts because of his political activities, especially after the January 6th protest at the U.S. Capitol.
JPMorgan Chase denies this and says they do not close accounts for political reasons.
Trump also denied rumors that he offered Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
Dimon himself said he would never consider that job.
Meanwhile, Jerome Powell, the current Fed Chair, mentioned that the Justice Department has been investigating the Fed for not cutting interest rates.
Both Trump and Dimon have expressed their support for the independence of the Federal Reserve.
Donald Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly closing his accounts due to political reasons.
JPMorgan Chase denies closing accounts for political reasons.
Trump denied offering Jamie Dimon the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
Jamie Dimon stated he would never consider the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
Jerome Powell disclosed grand jury subpoenas related to a Fed renovation project and denied wrongdoing.
- Who
- Donald Trump, JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, Jerome Powell
- What
- Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly closing his accounts and other related issues
- When
- January 2024
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Trump believes the bank closed his accounts due to political reasons and has other grievances
Trump's Perspective
JPMorgan's Perspective
Account Closure
Trump's Perspective
Trump claims JPMorgan Chase closed his accounts due to political reasons after the January 6th protest.
JPMorgan's Perspective
JPMorgan Chase denies closing accounts for political reasons.
Federal Reserve Chair Position
Trump's Perspective
Trump denies offering Jamie Dimon the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
JPMorgan's Perspective
Jamie Dimon has stated he would never consider the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
- Date of Trump's Announcement
- January 2024
- Banks Involved
- JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America
- Executive Order
- August 2023, requiring banks to ensure they aren’t refusing financial services based on religious or political beliefs
- Fed Chair's Statement
- Jerome Powell disclosed grand jury subpoenas related to a renovation project and denied wrongdoing
- Jamie Dimon's Stance on Fed Chair
- Absolutely, positively no chance, no way, no how, for any reason