Watch: Donald Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion over ‘de-banking’ claims
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U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a massive $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank "de-banked" him for political reasons shortly after he left office in 2021. The legal filing in Florida claims the banking giant placed the President on a reputational 'blacklist', causing significant disruption to his business operations while violating state trade practices.
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