Trump Denies Offering Dimon Fed Chair Role, Slams WSJ Report

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CNBC TV18•17-01-2026, 23:13
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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