White House Communications Director · Trump Administration · 2017

Anthony Scaramucci

Republican Former Administration
Summary

Former White House communications director who later called Trump a 'clear and present danger' and described his behavior as early-stage fascism, and helped launch the pro-Biden Right Side PAC.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

We recognize that the president is a clear and present danger to the American society—the American culture.
August 18, 2019 · Newsweek
Fox News interview with Howard Kurtz
He may not have early-stage dementia, but he definitely has early-stage fascism.
October 22, 2019 · TheWrap
Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit
He's going to get impeached.
October 22, 2019 · TheWrap
Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit

Timeline

July 21, 2017

Appointed White House Communications Director

Joined Trump administration

July 31, 2017

Fired after 11 days

Shortest tenure in the role

August 18, 2019

Called Trump a 'clear and present danger'

Public break with Trump on national TV

June 17, 2020

Helped launch Right Side PAC to support Joe Biden

Organized anti-Trump Republican effort

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Former White House Communications Director, hedge fund manager, financier

Positions Held

  • White House Communications Director (2017)
  • Founder, SkyBridge Capital
  • Goldman Sachs investment banker
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Called Trump a 'clear and present danger' to American society
  2. 02 Described Trump's behavior as early-stage fascism
  3. 03 Supported efforts to defeat Trump in 2020
Electoral Position

Supported Joe Biden in 2020 via Right Side PAC

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