Report: President Trump Considers Bitcoin Skeptic Jamie Dimon for Treasury Job

Report: President Trump Considers Bitcoin Skeptic Jamie Dimon for Treasury Job

US President-elect Donald Trump is, with the counsel of his transition team, in the process of putting together a list of individuals to form the incoming president’s cabinet and other prominent officials at the head of federal agencies. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly being considered for the job, a man who was once referred to Donald Trump as “the worst banker in the United States.” According to Reuters and CNBC sources, Trump’s advisors have suggested Jamie Dimon for the position of the country’s treasury secretary. One member of Trump’s transition team reportedly contacted Dimon....


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