Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House staffer for Donald Trump, accused the former president of having a soft spot for Russian President Vladimir Putin, even going as far as to say that Trump wanted to “cuddle” with Putin. Scaramucci, who served briefly as White House communications director, revealed his intention to vote for President Joe Biden in November. Trump has faced criticism for his friendly relationship with Putin, such as his reluctance to criticize the Russian leader on various issues, including the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Scaramucci, along with other former Trump staffers, has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump and his political agenda. He made headlines recently by predicting that Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign would struggle financially and would be detrimental for business if he were to be reelected. In response to critics who questioned his support for Biden, Scaramucci reiterated his decision to vote for the Democratic nominee in November. He cited his firsthand experience with Trump’s behavior, including his lies, criminality, and destabilizing actions, as reasons for supporting Biden and opposing Trump.
During a CNN appearance, Scaramucci expressed his concerns about the dangers and instability of Trump’s presidency, highlighting the former president’s desire to undermine American democracy and cozy up to Putin. He argued that he had witnessed these troubling behaviors firsthand and was committed to working against them. In response to a social media user accusing him of betraying the Republican Party, Scaramucci reiterated his reasons for opposing Trump and supporting Biden, emphasizing the importance of stopping Trump’s actions that he believed were detrimental to the country.
Trump is now the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, setting the stage for a potential rematch against Biden in November. Scaramucci’s criticism of Trump extends beyond his personal experiences in the administration to broader concerns about the former president’s policies and behavior. Despite facing backlash and questioning his loyalty to the Republican Party, Scaramucci remains steadfast in his support for Biden and his opposition to Trump. Newsweek’s efforts to reach out to Trump’s office for comment on the matter were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
