Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications director, called on Republicans in Congress on Sunday to “break ranks” with President Donald Trump, arguing that the POTUS was “deeply unpopular” now.
Scaramucci’s Bold Call To Republicans
In an open letter to Republican Congress members, Scaramucci accused Trump of “betraying” the nation, highlighting what appeared to be his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, with whom he says he severed contact decades ago.
Scaramucci added that Trump is “deeply unpopular,” predicting the midterms will bear that out.
“But we can’t afford to wait that long. Get together and break ranks in numbers, so his lackeys can’t pick you off,” Scaramucci warned Republicans. “Show courage and you will be remembered for it.”
Are Independent Voters Turning Against Trump?
In a Morning Consult poll, Trump’s approval rating sits at 46%, with a disapproval rating of 51%. Notably, his support among independent voters has crashed to its lowest point during his two terms, with just 27% of those surveyed approving of his performance.
Notably, most voters wanted Trump to focus on affordability, reducing energy prices and deficit reduction, while issues such as illegal immigration and imposing tariffs ranked lower.
Scaramucci’s Support For Trump’s Crypto Policies
Earlier this week, Scaranucci criticized Democratic leaders for not reaching out to Elon Musk, describing it as a “strategic blind spot” as the Tesla CEO moves back into Trump’s Republican orbit ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Scaramucci has lauded Trump’s attempts to liberalize the cryptocurrency industry, though he remains a harsh critic of the president on issues such as tariffs and foreign policy. Last month, he said that the Trump administration is “far better” for cryptocurrency than what Joe Biden or Kamala Harris would deliver.
He said last year that Trump’s policies could be a win-win for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and praised the progress in cryptocurrency and stablecoin legislation after he assumed power.
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