Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of the nation’s largest bank, vented his irritation with politicians and the news media on Friday, arguing that the nation is spending too much time bickering instead of solving real issues.
His comments came during calls with reporters and Wall Street analysts to discuss JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s latest results – profits of more than $7 billion in the last 90 days, a record for the nation’s largest bank by assets.
Dimon has a reputation for speaking with little to no filter, and his position means people tend to listen.
His remarks are not out of tune with previous comments under both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump, when he’s argued that U.S. government policymakers spend too much time arguing rather than improving the economy.