Anthony Scaramucci
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“But I take no pleasure in other people's pain.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Scaramucci, who himself lasted ten days in a White House role during Trump's first administration, reacted on X to Zacharia's even shorter tenure.
“Records are made to be broken,”
Anthony Scaramucci · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Scaramucci, who himself lasted ten days in a White House role during Trump's first administration, reacted on X to Zacharia's even shorter tenure.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“Having lunch with you.”
Anthony Scaramucci · said 2017-07-19 · reported 2026-09-12
Scaramucci responded to Trump's lunch invitation over the phone.
“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.
“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.