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Scaramucci breaks up with Trump in now-familiar pattern | TheHill

posted onAugust 13, 2019
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Article snippet: Former White House communications director MORE, engaging in a Twitter feud with his former boss and suggesting Republicans should consider a change to the top of their ticket ahead of the 2020 presidential election. It’s a remarkable divorce between Trump and an associate who was once one of his foremost public allies, but follows a familiar pattern of former aides stoking the anger of a president who puts a premium on loyalty. "[Trump] requires loyalty, but it’s a one-way street," said MORE said in a statement. “This is all so self-serving on his part and the media plays right into it. It’s embarrassing to watch.” Trump tweeted that Scaramucci “had nothing to do with my Election Victory” and claimed the former aide was upset by his inability to get another job in the administration. Scaramucci shot back at Trump's “very weak troll” and decried him as a bully. “Many have called and are willing to work on a necessary replacement,” he tweeted. “Time to call in a good relief pitcher. @potus is lost.” Scaramucci did not respond to a request for an interview through a spokesperson. Scaramucci served as White House communications director for 11 days in 2017 before he was fired for making profane comments about his colleagues to a reporter.  Despite his brief tenure, he has remained one of the most visible former Trump administration officials. Scaramucci appears regularly on cable news, where until recently he often defended Trump’s policies and rhetoric. He publishe... Link to the full article to read more

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