JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has joined a chorus of business leaders from various industries in condemning political violence and urging for unity in the U.S. This comes in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend.
Top executives from major U.S. banks have been making public statements about this incident as the banking sector releases its second-quarter earnings. Dimon, leading the largest U.S. bank by assets, expressed his concerns and called for unity in a company-wide email on Sunday.
In his memo, Dimon wrote, “We are deeply saddened by the political violence and the assassination attempt on former President Trump last evening. On behalf of our entire leadership team, our thoughts today are with the former President, his family, and the families of those who were tragically injured and killed. We must all stand firmly together against any acts of hate, intimidation, or violence that seek to undermine our democracy or inflict harm. It is only through constructive dialogue that we can tackle our nation’s toughest challenges.”
The former president was injured during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Friday. The incident resulted in injuries to at least three other people, including one fatality. The attacker, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Cooks, was killed by authorities.
Jamie Dimon, who has often cautioned against alienating Trump voters, reiterated his stance by emphasizing the need for unity and dialogue.
Other banking leaders have also spoken out. On Monday, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon labeled the assassination attempt a “horrible act of violence” and expressed condolences to the victims and their families, urging Americans to treat one another with respect and civility to avoid further division.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan similarly condemned the act of political violence and offered his well wishes for Trump’s recovery, while extending his thoughts to other victims and their families during a call with analysts on Tuesday.
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick also acknowledged the incident during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, stressing the importance of unity and preserving American values.