Jamie Dimon Held Secret Conversations with Donald Trump to Influence Policy Agenda
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been engaged in secret communications with President-elect Donald Trump for months, providing key input on the development of Trump’s policy agenda both before and after his White House victory.
According to insiders close to Trump’s team, Dimon’s involvement in these discussions has been ongoing, with the two men regularly speaking about critical issues such as government spending, banking regulation, taxes, and trade. These exchanges reportedly began during Trump’s campaign and have continued since his election.
“They have been speaking regularly for months,” said another GOP source briefed on the situation.
Three sources confirmed that the secret backchannel between Dimon and Trump’s team was set up by top aides to allow for candid discussions on the president-elect’s plans for economic policy while maintaining a strategic distance to prevent any unwanted leaks.
A company insider added that Trump’s advisors took careful steps to create a buffer between the two men and the media, ensuring the discussions remained confidential.
While both JPMorgan Chase and Trump’s team have declined to comment on the revelations, the reports of these secretive exchanges signal the possibility of a close alignment between the financial industry and the Trump administration’s economic policies. As Trump prepares to assume office, Dimon’s influence could have far-reaching implications on the direction of U.S. economic policy, particularly on issues relating to banking deregulation and trade agreements.
These reports come amid growing speculation about Dimon’s role in shaping Trump’s broader economic strategy. With such high-level backchannel conversations now brought to light, many will be watching closely to see how this relationship evolves as Trump takes office and begins to implement his agenda.
For now, however, the full extent of Dimon’s involvement remains to be seen, leaving many wondering just how much sway the Wall Street executive will have over the future of American policy.
