JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Open to Treasury Role in Potential Kamala Harris Administration

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has indicated that he would consider taking a role in the administration of Vice President Kamala Harris if she were to win the presidency. According to reports from the New York Times, Dimon has privately expressed his support for Harris and is open to the possibility of serving as Treasury Secretary in her administration.

Despite his private backing of Harris, Dimon has adopted an unusually ambiguous public stance on his political beliefs. Earlier this year, he sparked speculation by expressing admiration for certain policies of former President Donald J. Trump, which led to rumors of a potential shift in his political affiliation. However, Dimon has since done little to clarify his position publicly, even hinting at the possibility of endorsing Trump in a recent interview, despite previously labeling Trump’s post-election actions as “treason”.

Dimon’s reluctance to publicly express his views is reportedly driven by concerns about potential retaliation from Trump should he win the election. This apprehension is shared among other influential corporate leaders who fear Trump’s threats of political retribution.

Both Trump and Harris’s campaigns have sought Dimon’s public endorsement, with Trump mistakenly claiming he had secured it. However, Dimon’s current silence on the matter has been noted in both Washington and Wall Street, where his statements are closely monitored.

Dimon’s private views, as relayed by anonymous associates, indicate that he views Trump’s denial of the 2020 election results as nearly disqualifying. This stance contrasts with his public ambiguity, highlighting the complex and cautious approach he is taking regarding his political affiliations.