Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for at least $5bn

Core Argument - Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for at least $5 billion, alleging that the bank "debanked" him following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and discriminated against him [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed by Alejandro Brito, Trump's personal lawyer, and claims that JPMorgan placed Trump, the Trump Organization, and associated entities on a blacklist [2]. - Trump's legal team asserts that JPMorgan did not provide any recourse or alternative options, claiming the decision was politically motivated and based on "woke" beliefs [3]. Group 2: Bank's Response - JPMorgan has not commented on the lawsuit but previously stated that no accounts should be closed due to political or religious beliefs, expressing support for efforts to address political debanking [5]. - The bank denied allegations from Trump that it rejected his deposits after the January 6 riot, alongside Bank of America [4]. Group 3: Broader Context - The lawsuit follows a trend where several right-wing figures have claimed to be "debanked" by financial institutions due to their political views [8]. - In the UK, a similar situation occurred with NatWest Group's CEO stepping down after an inaccurate report regarding the debanking of a political figure, highlighting the sensitive nature of banking relationships and political affiliations [9].