• Trump denies considering JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon or BlackRock’s Larry Fink for Treasury Secretary
• Trump says he never discussed or thought of Dimon or Fink for the position
• Trump is set to make an important appearance at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville this week
Donald Trump has taken to social media to deny rumors that he was considering Jamie Dimon or Larry Fink as potential nominees for Treasury Secretary if he wins the 2024 election. This statement from Trump puts the speculation to rest.
Background on the Rumors
In recent weeks, speculation was mounting that Trump was vetting the CEOs of JPMorgan and BlackRock for the important economic post. Given Trump’s history with both executives, analysts believed they could be in the running if Trump regained the presidency.
Trump’s Relationship with Dimon and Fink
Trump has ties to both business leaders. Fink managed investments for Trump for several years. In 2017, Trump publicly praised Fink’s work. As for Dimon, JPMorgan has had a long-standing relationship with Trump’s company. However, Dimon has criticized cryptocurrencies, which Trump has embraced.
Trump’s Definitive Denial on Social Media
On Tuesday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he never discussed or considered Jamie Dimon or Larry Fink for Treasury Secretary. He claimed he doesn’t know where the rumors started. With this statement, Trump has officially shut down the speculation.
Attention Now Turns to Who Trump Would Choose
With Dimon and Fink out of the running, focus shifts to who Trump would select as Treasury Secretary if elected. The crypto community will watch closely, given the potential
