Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized Washington corruption and accused supporters of President Donald Trump of excusing unethical behavior, calling the political climate “ridiculous” and deeply damaging to public trust.
Scaramucci Slams Trump Defense Over Corruption
On Saturday, in a post on X, Scaramucci wrote, “I understand there are levels of corruption in Washington. There always have been, but this is ridiculous.”
He added, “Anyone apologizing for Trump on the corruption or giving him an alibi, you’re part of a cult. Try to get yourself deprogrammed.”
In a video shared alongside the post, Scaramucci also contrasted today’s political climate with his upbringing in the 1970s and 1980s, saying Americans once had greater faith in national institutions despite scandals like Watergate.
“When you’re growing up like I did in the 70s and the 80s, you had belief… but it wasn’t this,” he said, adding that corruption now makes people feel there is a “two-tiered system” that limits opportunity.
Scaramucci concluded by calling the situation “revolting.”
Trump Faces Criticism Over Corruption
Earlier, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned that Trump’s efforts to reshape Puerto Rico’s financial oversight board could favor Wall Street creditors over public interests, while marking the 10th anniversary of the PROMESA Act.
She also criticized the board’s original structure, arguing it prioritized debt repayment over Puerto Rico’s recovery.
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also criticized the U.S. two-party system, saying it benefited elites by dividing Americans.
She argued it contributed to massive national debt, threatened entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare, and weakened the U.S. dollar.
Separately, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton intensified accusations of “unprecedented corruption” against Trump, citing media reports about potential conflicts of interest involving stock trades and government contracts, including deals linked to Axon stock and federal procurement projects.
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