Anthony Scaramucci has warned that despite strong U.S. economic growth, Washington’s focus on short-term politics threatens to undermine America’s long-term economic credibility and global competitiveness.
Scaramucci Calls For Long-Term Economic Leadership
On Sunday, former White House communications director and SkyBridge Capital founder said that the biggest problem facing the U.S. economy is not growth, but a lack of long-term planning in Washington.
In a post on X, Scaramucci argued that “truth isn’t always popular,” but said real leadership requires a 15-year vision focused on deficit reduction, K-12 education reform and rebuilding American infrastructure.
“Nobody in Washington thinks past the next election. That’s the problem,” he wrote.
In a video accompanying the post, Scaramucci said political leaders avoid telling voters hard truths because “people hear the truth, they don’t really like the truth and they don’t vote for the people.”
He added that he would clearly explain the costs of long-term reforms and establish guardrails on Congress to slow spending so economic growth can outpace deficits.
The U.S. is heading toward the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections during President Donald Trump’s second term, with Democrats seeking to flip seats in Congress and Republicans working to defend their majorities.
US GDP Growth Shows Broad Economic Strength
Scaramucci’s comments come as new data shows the U.S. economy remains on a solid footing.
Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real gross domestic product increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia during the third quarter of 2025.
Nationally, real GDP grew at an annual rate of 4.4%, with state-level growth ranging from 6.5% in Kansas to 0.4% in North Dakota.
Wall Street Grows More Optimistic About 2026
At the same time, Wall Street economists are becoming increasingly bullish on the U.S. outlook.
Bank of America said in its latest forecast that U.S. growth in 2026 could exceed consensus expectations and arrive sooner than many investors anticipate, citing resilient consumer demand and improving productivity trends.
Why Long-Term Planning Still Matters
Scaramucci said strong near-term growth should not mask structural risks. While long-term reforms may not provide an immediate economic boost, he argued that global confidence in U.S. fiscal discipline would drive significant investment.
“If the rest of the world thought we had our deficit under control, it would lead to huge investment here in the United States,” he said.
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