Donald Trump’s legal team is fighting to keep JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a lawsuit alleging the bank blacklisted the former president after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump’s lawyer argued that Jamie Dimon cannot “escape liability” for the bank’s actions, seeking to prevent JPMorgan from dismissing the case.

The lawsuit centers on claims that JPMorgan and other financial institutions restricted services to Trump and his businesses following the January 6 events. Trump’s legal team contends these actions constitute political retaliation and violate fair business practices. The case highlights the growing tension between political figures and financial institutions over perceived ideological discrimination.

If successful, the lawsuit could set a precedent for how banks handle politically sensitive clients and potentially expose them to liability for business decisions made during political controversies. The outcome may influence future relationships between major corporations and political figures.