Trump Always Thinks People Are Endorsing Him

Just because they say nice things to him on the phone

This is pretty clearly what happened with JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who just said he isn’t endorsing Trump following Trump saying he is. As well as Jeff Zuckerberg, who according to Trump told him “there’s no way I can vote for a Democrat.”

Because why wouldn’t they? If you’re a business leader, there is value to keeping Trump on your good side, just in case he gets elected.

And it’s so easy. Especially if you’re big enough to have direct access to Trump. Because all you got to do is say something nice about him, to him. Costs you nothing. And the most powerful US bank CEO naturally feels it’s important to have a voice on monetary and corporate policy in the event Trump wins. As does one of the most iconic figures in the internet biz, which is under increasing scrutiny.

You don’t have to go full Elon Musk. Of course these business leaders are also aware Trump always blows things out of proportion, and likes to talk publicly about things people have told him privately in meetings or on the phone. Even if he makes some of these things up.

And there’s no reason to believe he is here. Because of course Jamie Dimon is going to butter Trump up on a phone call. It’s Trump who’s…