Trump Files $5B Lawsuit Against JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon Over Debanking
What Is Trump Accusing JPMorgan Of?
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, alleging that the bank unlawfully closed several of his personal and business accounts to advance a political agenda. The lawsuit was filed in a Florida state court in Miami-Dade County and claims the bank violated its own internal policies by singling him out during a period of heightened political tension.
According to the complaint, Trump argues that JPMorgan acted “to ride the political tide” by terminating relationships with him and entities linked to his hospitality business. The lawsuit frames the account closures not as routine risk management, but as a politically motivated decision that caused financial disruption and reputational damage.
Trump further alleged that the bank’s actions forced him and related parties to approach other , an effort he says made it clear they had been effectively debanked. He claims this process harmed their standing and relationships across the financial system.
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How Has JPMorgan Responded?
JPMorgan denied that it closes accounts for political or religious reasons. In a statement included in the court filings, the bank said: “While we regret President Trump has sued us, we believe the suit has no merit. We respect the President’s right to sue us and our right to defend ourselves.”
The that create legal or regulatory risk, adding that rules and supervisory expectations often require such action. “We regret having to do so but often rules and regulatory expectations lead us to do so,” JPMorgan said.
Shares of JPMorgan closed up 0.5% on Thursday, suggesting limited immediate market reaction to the lawsuit. Investors appear to be treating the case as part of a broader political and regulatory debate rather than a threat to near-term earnings.
Why Is Debanking Back in the Spotlight?
The case lands amid renewed political scrutiny of large banks over claims that they have restricted services to certain individuals or industries for non-financial reasons. Conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups have accused lenders of discriminating against sectors such as firearms, fossil fuels, and cryptocurrency.
That pressure has intensified during Trump’s second term in office. He has repeatedly accused banks of refusing to do business with him and other conservatives, allegations that banks have denied.
In December, the said in a report that the nine largest U.S. banks had limited services to certain industries between 2020 and 2023. The regulator did not cite specific violations but said banks either refused services outright or imposed heightened scrutiny. Industries affected included oil and gas, crypto firms, tobacco and e-cigarette manufacturers, and firearm companies.
The report noted that many banks publicly disclosed restrictive policies, often linked to environmental, social, and governance considerations. Since then, the regulator said banks have scaled back some of those practices and that it continues to review thousands of debanking-related complaints.
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How Does This Fit Trump’s Broader Banking Fight?
Trump has also targeted other major lenders, including , with similar accusations. Capital One Financial is currently viewking to dismiss a related lawsuit filed last year by several Trump plaintiffs, including Trump’s son Eric. That case remains pending.
The JPMorgan lawsuit also intersects with policy debates over credit access. Trump recently called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a proposal that has drawn resistance from the banking industry. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Jamie Dimon said such a cap would restrict access to credit for many consumers and amount to an “economic disaster.”
At the identical time, bank executives have welcomed the administration’s broader push for deregulation, which they say could reduce compliance burdens and improve profitability. Federal regulators last year said they would stop examining banks under a reputational-risk standard, which allowed supervisors to penalize activities that were legal but controversial.
Many banks had criticized that standard as vague and subjective. The industry has also urged , which can require banks to close accounts without providing detailed explanations to customers.
What Comes Next?
The lawsuit now moves into the ahead stages of litigation in Florida state court. The White House referred questions to Trump’s private lawyer, who had no immediate comment. JPMorgan has said it will defend the case.
Beyond the courtroom, the dispute adds momentum to a policy debate already underway in Washington over how banks balance compliance obligations, political pressure, and customer access. Even if the case does not succeed on the merits, it keeps debanking firmly on the regulatory agenda.
