JPMorgan CEO Dimon Hints at Future Run for Political Office; Billionaire Ackman Endorses Him for President
- Dimon has considered pursuing a political career after leaving JPMorgan according to comments he made in Shanghai.
- Dimon is a self-described "barely a Democrat" and believes in free market capitalism as well as social programs.
- Ackman believes Dimon's centrist policies and experience leading a major bank through crises make him a strong candidate.
- Speculation has swirled for years that Dimon may run for president, though he has remained focused on running JPMorgan.
- Ackman is urging the public to express support for a Dimon presidential campaign in order to convince him to run.