U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Trump Denies Offering Dimon Fed Chair Role, Slams WSJ Report

  • Donald Trump denied The Wall Street Journal's report that he offered JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chairman position, calling it "totally untrue."
  • Trump stated he was never contacted for verification by the paper and would have rejected the idea if asked.
  • He also dismissed claims of offering Dimon the US Treasury Secretary role, citing Scott Bessent's "fantastic job" in that position.
  • Trump accused JPMorgan of "DEBANKING" him after the January 6th Protest and announced plans to sue the bank within two weeks.
  • The former president criticized The Wall Street Journal's fact-checking, warning of declining credibility.

Why It Matters: Donald Trump vehemently denied offering Jamie Dimon any cabinet roles and plans to sue JPMorgan.

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