The David Rubenstein Show Jamie Dimon
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Jan 22, 2026 
Jamie Dimon, the influential CEO of JPMorgan Chase, discusses his refusal to consider a role as Federal Reserve Chair, warning that diminishing the Fed's independence could lead to economic turmoil. He highlights a groundbreaking $1.5 trillion commitment to bolster national security by strengthening supply chains. Dimon reflects on the 2008 financial crisis and shares insights into geopolitical risks posed by nations like Russia and China. He also emphasizes the importance of effective regulation and his commitment to improving American growth through various initiatives.
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Policy Shrinks Public Markets
- Declining public companies and concentrated proxy power signal unintended policy consequences.
- Dimon links these trends to decades of rules that made public markets costly and litigious.
Growth Is The Best Deficit Antidote
- Prioritize growth-focused policies because higher growth can offset fiscal deficits over time.
- Dimon says achieving faster GDP growth is the best antidote to rising debt levels.
Be Selective About Public Roles
- Consider public service if asked, but decline the Federal Reserve chair role; be selective about mission and independence.
- Dimon would take a call for Treasury but says there's "no chance" he would be Fed Chair.