{"id":1958017,"date":"2023-06-27T10:27:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T14:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/billionaire-jpmorgan-chase-director-who-attended-bidens-recent-state-dinner-dies-in-accident\/"},"modified":"2023-06-27T10:27:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T14:27:55","slug":"billionaire-jpmorgan-chase-director-who-attended-bidens-recent-state-dinner-dies-in-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/billionaire-jpmorgan-chase-director-who-attended-bidens-recent-state-dinner-dies-in-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Billionaire JPMorgan Chase director dies in accident after attending Biden&#8217;s state dinner."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbillionaire-jpmorgan-chase-director-who-attended-bidens-recent-state-dinner-dies-in-accident%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1958017&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Chicago Billionaire with Close Ties to President Biden and Former President Obama Dies in Tragic Car Crash<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nascar-driver-clint-bowyer-involved-in-pedestrian-death-on-missouri-highway\/\" title=\"Former NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer Involved in Pedestrian Death on Missouri Highway\">tragic car crash<\/a> on a racetrack in Aspen, Colorado has claimed the life of James Crown, a Chicago billionaire with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-connected-lobbying-outfit-teams-up-with-leading-chinese-law-firm\/\" title=\"Biden-Connected Lobbying Outfit Teams Up with Leading Chinese Law Firm\">strong connections<\/a> to President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. The news was reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/stock-market-today-dow-jones-06-26-2023\/card\/james-crown-billionaire-investor-and-jpmorgan-director-dies-in-auto-crash-1drKncLeJWMTwyRVZoRh?mod=Searchresults_pos10&#038;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>James Crown, 70, was not only a director of JPMorgan Chase but also the chairman of the Aspen Institute, which is currently hosting its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ethics-questions-raised-about-bidens-son-in-laws-investments-in-covid-19-response\/\" title=\"Ethics Questions Raised about Biden\u2019s Son-in-Law\u2019s Investments in Covid-19 Response\">annual festival<\/a> in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The Pitkin County Coroner\u2019s Office has confirmed that Crown&#8217;s vehicle collided with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rob-schneider-deals-biden-brutal-blow-presidential-endorsement-honor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact barrier<\/a> at the private Aspen Motorsports Park, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/06\/25\/james-crown-crash-death-aspen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Colorado Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the coroner&#8217;s office, the official cause of death is pending autopsy, but it is evident that Crown suffered multiple blunt force trauma. The incident has been ruled as an accident.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jim Crown\u2019s tragic death is such a blow to Chicago, to the many worthy causes he has supported and to all who knew this good and decent man. Terrible, terrible news.<br \/>\nMy sympathies to the Crown family.<br \/>\nMay his memory be a blessing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/njOYUfXzxr\">https:\/\/t.co\/njOYUfXzxr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidaxelrod\/status\/1673312275376250881?\">June 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>James Crown was not only a managing partner of Aspen Skiing Co., but he was also the grandson of industrialist Henry Crown and served as a director of General Dynamics Corp.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2023\/06\/26\/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-jim-crown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House website<\/a>, President Biden expressed his sorrow over Crown&#8217;s passing. He mentioned that Crown and his wife had attended the recent State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden described Crown as a thoughtful, warm, and good man. He praised Crown for representing the best of America and for his contributions as a business and civic leader. Biden emphasized Crown&#8217;s impact on Chicago, his dedication to philanthropy, and his commitment to shaping the city he loved.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jim Crown was a pillar of Chicago who cared deeply about making our city a place where everybody can thrive. Michelle and I were also very lucky to call him a dear friend. We\u2019re heartbroken today, and we send our love to Paula and their wonderful family in this difficult time. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IWLLd1IYtF\">pic.twitter.com\/IWLLd1IYtF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BarackObama\/status\/1673479387428147201?\">June 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former President Obama also expressed his grief on Twitter, describing Crown as a pillar of Chicago who deeply cared about the city and its people. Obama and his wife, Michelle, considered Crown a dear friend and were devastated by the news. They sent their love and support to Crown&#8217;s wife, Paula, and their family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to Obama&#8217;s presidency, Crown was an integral part of Obama&#8217;s inner circle, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/id\/wbna25669617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>. Crown played a significant role as a key fundraiser for Obama&#8217;s campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Colorado Sun also highlighted that Michelle Obama had stayed at Crown&#8217;s home in Aspen during a ski vacation in 2014.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">From President Joe Biden to Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, statements of sympathy are still pouring in following the news of Chicago billionaire Jim Crown\u2019s death at age 70:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aDmbvGMdlu\">https:\/\/t.co\/aDmbvGMdlu<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrainsChicago?\">@crainschicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Crain\u2019s Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrainsChicago\/status\/1673460445968048131?\">June 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also expressed his condolences, acknowledging Crown&#8217;s deep commitment to the city and its people. He praised Crown&#8217;s philanthropy and leadership on various civic and academic boards. Mayor Johnson appreciated Crown&#8217;s collaborative efforts to build a safer Chicago and shared his sympathies with Crown&#8217;s family.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of James Crown has left a void in the hearts of many, and tributes and statements of sympathy continue to pour in from various individuals and organizations.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/billionaire-jpmorgan-chase-director-attended-bidens-recent-state-dinner-dies-accident\/\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car crash on an Aspen racetrack claimed the life of James Crown, a 70-year-old billionaire from Chicago. Known for his close connections to President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, Crown was the chairman of the Aspen Institute and a director at JPMorgan Chase. The Wall Street Journal reported his unfortunate demise during the institute&#8217;s annual festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":1958018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1958017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1958017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1958017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1958017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1958018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1958017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1958017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1958017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}