Business executives were urged by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to "assist" Nikki

Haley in her bid for the Republican nomination for president in 2024.

"At a conference organized by The New York Times' DealBook franchise, 

get a choice on the Republican side that might be better than [Donald] Trump," he said.

Veteran of the hedge fund industry Bill Ackman was present. 

Later in the day, speakers included Disney CEO Bob Iger, media mogul David Zaslav

CEO Jamie Dimon has a message for some of the world’s wealthiest corporate leaders: 

Even if you’re a very liberal Democrat, I urge you, help Nikki Haley, too. Get a choice on the Republican

Dimon said Wednesday at a conference hosted by The New York Times’ DealBook franchise.

Present in the audience for Dimon’s remarks was a who’s who of Wall Street titans, 

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, media titan David Zaslav and Disney

CEO Bob Iger were all scheduled to speak later in the day.