BlockBeats news, on December 1, it was reported that U.S. President-elect Trump is in secret talks with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, raising speculation about JPMorgan potentially using its power to influence U.S. policy.
There is speculation about whether Trump and Dimon secretly discussed White House policies. Reports suggest that for months, Trump has been seeking Dimon's insights to help guide his agenda for a second term.
According to Fox Business Channel, Dimon has provided informal advice on issues such as tax reform, trade policy, and federal spending. Sources close to Trump say that Dimon serves as a 'consultant' on various policy ideas. Despite these claims, neither Trump's representatives nor JPMorgan have publicly commented on the matter.
Previously, there were rumors that Dimon was a candidate for Treasury Secretary. However, Trump recently announced the nomination of Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, as Treasury Secretary, which means Dimon does not hold an official position in the new administration. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes Bessent is 'the perfect choice' and emphasized that he will be 'the most supportive of innovation and cryptocurrency Treasury Secretary we've seen.'