Anthony Scaramucci
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“You can’t veto the thing.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Scaramucci told Trump he could not veto the Russia sanctions bill that had been passed by Republican leaders.
“Having lunch with you.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said 2017-07-19 · reported 2026-09-12
Scaramucci responded to Trump's lunch invitation over the phone.
“This is fucking stupid.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
During the campaign, Scaramucci would bluntly tell Trump when he thought something was stupid.
“Well, you’re here six months. This is your team that passed it – [Republican leaders] they passed the bill. They’re on your team. You veto it, they’re going to find 17 votes to overturn your veto.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Scaramucci explained to Trump that Republican leaders who passed the bill could find enough votes to overturn a veto.
“Call me if you ever need help with those bad guys.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
After his White House appointment was blocked by Priebus, Scaramucci told Trump to call him if he needed help dealing with Priebus and Bannon.
“They can do that,”
Anthony Scaramucci · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Scaramucci confirmed to Trump that Congress could override a presidential veto, which was later verified by general counsel Don McGahn.