Icahn Enterprises purchase of JetBlue stock this week will have both short and long-term effects on the company's strategy. In the short term, his investment could bring increased scrutiny and pressure from shareholders for JetBlue to improve its financial performance and operational efficiency. This will prompt the company to focus on cost-cutting measures and optimizing routes to increase profitability. Additionally, Icahn's involvement may influence strategic decisions such as potential mergers or acquisitions to enhance shareholder value. Icahn was Trump's financial regulation advisor.

In the long term, JetBlue might undergo strategic shifts to align with Icahn's investment goals, potentially leading to changes in leadership, corporate governance, and overall business direction. The extent of these impacts will depend on Icahn's level of involvement, how many board seats he attains, and the responsiveness of JetBlue's management to his investment strategies. He is on the record saying, "I enjoy the hunt much more than the ‘good life’ after the victory" and "one of the hidden ‘assets’ in many companies is top management: get rid of them and the value goes up. What’s going on in companies these days is absurd. It’s like a corporate welfare state. We’re supporting managements who produce nothing."