Trump Denies Considering Dimon or Fink for Treasury Secretary Despite Earlier Comments

Former President Donald Trump recently dismissed claims that he considered Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, or Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, for the role of Treasury Secretary. This statement contradicts what he said just a month ago when he expressed that he would think about Dimon for a cabinet position. Trump’s comments were made on Truth Social, where he suggested that rumors around the topic might be coming from the “Radical Left” and clarified that he had never discussed either Dimon or Fink for the Treasury position.

The discussion about Dimon arose during Trump’s interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, where he acknowledged being open to considering Dimon due to their recent meetings. The mention of Larry Fink surfaced when a New York Post column highlighted that Trump was still interested in Fink’s insights regarding the economy. Despite Fink’s critical stance on some of Trump’s economic decisions, Trump’s interest in both business leaders reflects his ongoing search for expertise to guide his policies.

Trump’s relationship with Dimon has fluctuated. At one point, Trump criticized Dimon for supporting his political rival, Nikki Haley, and labeled him as a “highly overrated globalist.” However, the former president appeared to shift his perception after Dimon expressed concern for Trump and his family’s safety following an assassination attempt on him. Amid these events, recent polling indicated that many voters favor Trump over Kamala Harris in a potential election matchup, signaling continued political relevance for the former president.