Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director turned SkyBridge Capital founder, blasted President Donald Trump on Sunday, accusing him of acting alone in the Iran conflict and ignoring years of evidence that U.S.-backed regime change efforts often backfire.
Scaramucci Says Trump Ignored Warnings
In a sharply worded X post, Scaramucci said Trump “operates unilaterally” and believes “he’s smarter than everybody,” arguing that the president dismissed warnings from advisers and allies before the latest escalation.
Scaramucci claimed advisers had warned Trump that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz or strike U.S. allies, only for Trump to brush off those concerns with “They’re not going to do that.” He also said Trump later acknowledged to reporters that he had not expected Iran to launch missiles at a “9 to 1 ratio” against American allies versus Israel, though Scaramucci presented that as his account of Trump’s thinking, not as an independently documented White House readout.
He capped the post with a jab at Trump, writing that “The biggest brain in the room couldn’t see that coming.”
Trump Signals Shift In War Goals
The broadside came after Trump said Friday the United States was “considering winding down” military operations in Iran because Washington was “getting very close” to its objectives, even as the administration kept pressing Tehran over Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
Earlier in the campaign, administration officials and allied leaders spoke of creating conditions for regime change in Tehran, while the White House also pushed for Iran to be stripped of nuclear fuel that could be turned into a weapon.
Economic Fears Shape Public Mood
Scaramucci argued Saturday that the war could upend the Federal Reserve’s path from expected rate cuts toward faster hikes, as higher oil prices feed inflation expectations. He also sketched a de-escalation plan centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz through naval escorts and an insurance backstop for shippers.
With U.S. gasoline averaging $3.94 a gallon, as per the American Automobile Association, and the Pentagon seeking $200 billion in added funding, public appetite for a quick end appears strong. A CBS News poll released Sunday found 92% of Americans said ending the conflict quickly was important, while 80% said protecting the Iranian people mattered too.
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