Trump plans to sue JPMorgan over debanking claims, denies offering Dimon Fed chair role, and announces new tariffs on Europe starting Feb 1.
Former President Donald Trump plans to file a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase. He claims that the bank wrongly severed its ties with him after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Trump believes JPMorgan unfairly “debanked” him and ended their relationship without adequate notice.
The lawsuit is part of a broader narrative, which Trump has called Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
Trump’s Claims Against JPMorgan Chase
Trump’s legal accusations focus on JPMorgan’s decision to cut ties with him following the Capitol riot.
He argues that the decision was politically motivated, targeting him after the events of January 6.
Trump took to Truth Social to describe the situation, claiming it was “incorrect” and “inappropriate” for JPMorgan to end their partnership.
However, Trump has not provided any direct evidence to support his claims. He has not released documents or other proof of the alleged unfair treatment.
JPMorgan has yet to respond publicly to the accusations, making the situation more complex as the case moves forward.
This legal dispute reflects larger concerns about financial institutions and their political influence.
Trump’s claims against JPMorgan highlight the potential risks of politicized financial decisions. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for similar situations in the future.
Trump Denies Federal Reserve Chair Offer to Dimon
Alongside his legal battle, Trump has also addressed rumors about Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
Trump denied offering Dimon the position of Federal Reserve Chair. He said he never made the offer and rejected the Wall Street Journal’s report
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President Donald Trump says Jamie Dimon was not offered the Fed Chairman job.
Calls out the Wall Street Journal for publishing fake news.
The President adds that he intends on suing JP Morgan Chase for debanking him over the next few weeks. pic.twitter.com/7UmZ5j8SuK
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) January 17, 2026
Trump also responded to allegations that he had discussed offering Dimon the role of Treasury Secretary. He dismissed these rumors, calling them false.
In the same statement, Trump expressed support for current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, emphasizing their working relationship.
These clarifications aim to distance Trump from ongoing rumors about his potential dealings with Dimon.
By addressing the false claims, Trump seeks to set the record straight. The denial comes amid growing speculation about his post-presidency political plans.
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Trump’s Tariff Announcement Adds Tension with Europe
In addition to his legal actions, Trump has announced new tariffs that could escalate tensions with Europe.
Starting February 1, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on goods from several European nations.
This includes countries like the UK, Germany, France, and others.
Trump has stated that the tariff will remain until an agreement on Greenland’s acquisition is reached.
The tariffs are meant to pressure European nations to support the U.S. in acquiring Greenland, an issue that has caused diplomatic strain.
Trump warned that the tariff rate could increase to 25% by June 1 if no agreement is reached.
TRADE TENSIONS RETURN AS TRUMP TARGETS EUROPE WITH TARIFF ULTIMATUM
The US has rolled out fresh 10% tariffs on key European countries starting Feb 1.
Trump warns duties could jump to 25% by June 1 if negotiations over Greenland fail, putting global trade back on edge. pic.twitter.com/fGN2Ma98Qt— Iqbal Khan (@_iqbalkhan777) January 18, 2026
The timing of these tariffs coincides with a crucial legal review of executive trade powers. The U.S.
Supreme Court is expected to rule on the scope of presidential authority in trade matters. These new tariffs could create more uncertainty in global markets, especially for Europe.
Trump’s legal and tariff decisions will be closely watched in the coming weeks. These moves highlight his ongoing efforts to challenge financial and political systems.
The outcome of these actions will depend on both legal rulings and international negotiations.