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Former President Donald Trump — or perhaps someone with access to his Truth Social account — has once again shared a false endorsement, this time claiming that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is backing his 2024 presidential bid. The post, which appeared on Friday, falsely stated that Dimon had endorsed Trump for President. However, much like the previous instance involving global pop star Taylor Swift, this endorsement has been debunked.
Another false claim by Donald Trump
The post on Trump’s Truth Social account featured a screenshot that read, “New: Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has endorsed Trump for President.” Within hours, Dimon’s representatives denied the claim, stating that the CEO has not endorsed Trump or any other political candidate. Dimon, known for his critical views on political dysfunction in the U.S., has long avoided making public endorsements for specific presidential candidates.
The false endorsement quickly gained traction across social media platforms, prompting a wave of criticism and calls for Trump and his team to stop spreading misinformation. This latest incident echoes a similar controversy from earlier in the year, when Trump’s supporters circulated fake claims that Taylor Swift had endorsed him.
The Taylor Swift fiasco and her support for Kamala Harris
Earlier this year, Trump and his allies were accused of spreading false images suggesting that Taylor Swift, one of the most influential musicians in the world, had thrown her support behind the former president. Swift swiftly denied these claims. In fact, Swift has been a vocal advocate for Democratic candidates and progressive causes, making her endorsement of Trump highly unlikely.
Amidst the upcoming Presidential elections, the pop-star has shown her support to Kamala Harris and urged her fans to vote for her.In a statement shared with her fans on social media, Swift praised Harris’s dedication to fighting for marginalized communities and her leadership on issues like climate change, criminal justice reform, and women’s rights.
A Pattern of false endorsements
This is not the first time Trump has been linked to false celebrity endorsements. Throughout his political career, the former president has repeatedly exaggerated or fabricated support from public figures to bolster his image. While many of these claims have been debunked, the tactic has continued to raise concerns about the spread of misinformation.
As Trump looks ahead to a potential 2024 presidential run, these false endorsements have become a troubling pattern. The repeated use of high-profile names like Swift and Dimon not only risks misleading the public but also erodes trust in political discourse. As the election season heats up, the scrutiny surrounding Trump’s tactics and his team’s dissemination of false claims will likely intensify.