Former banker and NBC News host Stephanie Ruhle has panned President Donald Trump's lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, saying it's not about alleged "debanking" after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Ruhle argued that Trump's suit is actually a thinly veiled attempt to silence criticism from business leaders, who she claims are afraid of speaking out against him. The host pointed out that Dimon has been critical of Trump's policies on immigration and credit card rates, as well as his reluctance to donate to the president's East Wing renovations.
"Jamie Dimon is one of the few CEOs who have been outspoken during Trump's second term," Ruhle said, noting that most business leaders are now hesitant to speak out against him. "This isn't about what JPMorgan did post-January 6," she emphasized. "It's about the president trying to bully his critics into silence."
Ruhle also highlighted the self-censorship of business leaders under Trump, citing instances where CEOs said they were being stifled by "wokeness" and DEI policies. However, when faced with Trump's own inflammatory rhetoric, these same executives have become silent.
"It's extraordinary that people who pride themselves on being outspoken leaders could remain silent," Ruhle asked wryly. "Have their tongues really gotten 'cat-atthed'?"
The host's analysis suggests that the real motive behind Trump's lawsuit is not to seek damages for alleged "debanking" but to intimidate his critics and silence dissenting voices in business.
Ruhle argued that Trump's suit is actually a thinly veiled attempt to silence criticism from business leaders, who she claims are afraid of speaking out against him. The host pointed out that Dimon has been critical of Trump's policies on immigration and credit card rates, as well as his reluctance to donate to the president's East Wing renovations.
"Jamie Dimon is one of the few CEOs who have been outspoken during Trump's second term," Ruhle said, noting that most business leaders are now hesitant to speak out against him. "This isn't about what JPMorgan did post-January 6," she emphasized. "It's about the president trying to bully his critics into silence."
Ruhle also highlighted the self-censorship of business leaders under Trump, citing instances where CEOs said they were being stifled by "wokeness" and DEI policies. However, when faced with Trump's own inflammatory rhetoric, these same executives have become silent.
"It's extraordinary that people who pride themselves on being outspoken leaders could remain silent," Ruhle asked wryly. "Have their tongues really gotten 'cat-atthed'?"
The host's analysis suggests that the real motive behind Trump's lawsuit is not to seek damages for alleged "debanking" but to intimidate his critics and silence dissenting voices in business.
Trump's actually trying to shut down anyone who criticizes him, including CEOs who are all "oh we're supposed to be outspoken leaders" but really they just want to keep their jobs and not get roasted on social media 
. And can we talk about Jamie Dimon being a total hero for speaking out against Trump's policies?! 
it's like Ruhle said, he's one of the few who aren't afraid to call him out on his BS... and honestly I'm here for it 
i mean if dimon can't even donate to trumps renovation fund without getting sued, what's the point of even having a president? btw have u seen how many people are actually speaking out against trumps policies? seems like most ppl r too scared 
i feel like stevie ruhle is the only one who gets it 
I mean, come on, Jamie Dimon gets sued by Trump over nothing? It's just a clever way for the guy to try and shut down anyone who dares to speak out against him 
. And what really gets me is how Ruhle pointed out that most business leaders are too scared to take a stand now, even when they were fine with criticizing him before... it's like they've all suddenly lost their voices 
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. But this is just ridiculous. The guy's trying to bully his critics into silence? Give me a break 
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. No, it's just Trump being his usual self-absorbed and entitled self... we should be more concerned about the fact that he thinks he can silence anyone who dares to speak out against him 
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. And it's even weirder when you think about how some of these business leaders are suddenly afraid to speak up just because Trump is mad at them. It's like they're getting a little too comfortable with the idea of being "woken" and then immediately go quiet when faced with Trump's own noise 
. It's all a bit fishy if you ask me 
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. It's all about trying to stifle criticism, you know? Trump's always been a master of the bully tactic, and it's ridiculous that some business leaders are still afraid to speak out against him 
. I mean, come on, if Dimon has already spoken out against his policies on immigration and credit card rates, what's the big deal now? 
. I mean, if Dimon and JPMorgan really did debank Trump back in January 2021, that's a whole different story... but as Ruhle says, it's not about that at all 
! Ruhle makes some solid points that this isn't really about the bank or its CEO Jamie Dimon, but more about Trump trying to silence his critics in the business world. Like, come on man, if you're gonna make a move, own it and don't try to spin it as something else 
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