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Anthony Scaramucci
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Scaramucci in 2016
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| White House Communications Director | |
| In office July 21 – 31, 2017 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Sean Spicer (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Hope Hicks |
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| Born | January 6, 1964 Port Washington, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Lisa Miranda
(m. 1988; div. 2014)Deidre Ball
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| Children | 5 |
| Education | Tufts University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Anthony Scaramucci (/ˌskærəˈmuːtʃi/ SKARR-ə-MOO-chee; born January 6, 1964) is an American businessman. He worked in finance for many years. He also briefly served as the top spokesperson for the White House. This job is called the White House Director of Communications. He held this role from July 21 to July 31, 2017.
Scaramucci worked at Goldman Sachs, a big investment bank, from 1989 to 1996. After that, he started his own companies. In 2005, he founded an investment firm called SkyBridge Capital.
In July 2017, he was chosen to be the White House Communications Director. He caused some discussion after an interview where he spoke strongly about other people in the Trump administration. Ten days after he started, President Donald Trump asked him to leave. This was suggested by the new White House Chief of Staff, John F. Kelly. Since then, Scaramucci has often spoken against Trump. He supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 and 2024 elections.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Scaramucci was born on January 6, 1964. He grew up in Port Washington, New York. His family is Italian-American. His father was a construction worker. Anthony was the first person in his family to go to college.
He finished high school in 1982. He was the student council president there. He then studied economics at Tufts University. After that, he earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He never practiced law. Instead, he went straight to work in finance.
Career in Finance
Scaramucci started his career at Goldman Sachs in 1989. This is a large company that helps people invest money. He worked in different parts of the bank.
Starting His Own Companies
In 1996, Scaramucci left Goldman Sachs. He started his own company called Oscar Capital Management. Later, in 2005, he founded SkyBridge Capital. This company helps people invest in different types of funds.
Scaramucci also started the SkyBridge Alternatives Conference, known as "SALT." This is a big event where people in finance meet and discuss ideas. It holds events in places like Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi.
In 2014, SkyBridge Capital got the rights to a financial TV show called Wall Street Week. Scaramucci hosted the show for a while.
In 2017, SkyBridge announced it would sell a large part of its business to a Chinese company. Scaramucci stepped down from his role. However, the sale did not go through. So, Scaramucci returned to SkyBridge in 2018.
Political Activities
Before 2016, Scaramucci supported different politicians. He helped raise money for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008. He also supported Mitt Romney's campaign in 2012.
He has shared his views on social topics. He has said he supports strong gun control laws. He also believes Republicans should support gay marriage.
In 2015, Scaramucci spoke on TV about Donald Trump. He called Trump a "hack politician" and said his words were "anti-American." He asked Trump to "stop all this crazy rhetoric."
Before the 2016 election, Scaramucci first supported other Republican candidates. But in May 2016, he joined Donald Trump's campaign team. In November 2016, he was part of Trump's team that prepared for him to become president.
Joining the Trump Administration
On January 12, 2017, Scaramucci was named Assistant to the President. He was also director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. This office helps the White House connect with different groups of people.
Scaramucci also went to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He spoke there to reassure people about the new Trump administration.
His appointment to the White House was delayed for a while. There were discussions about his business dealings. Some White House officials also had concerns.
White House Communications Director
On July 21, 2017, President Trump chose Scaramucci as the White House Communications Director. This person is in charge of how the White House shares information with the public. The White House said Scaramucci would report directly to the President.
On the same day, Sean Spicer, who was the White House Press Secretary, resigned. Reports said he disagreed with Scaramucci's appointment.
Scaramucci's time in this role was very short. On July 26, 2017, a journalist reported on a phone call with Scaramucci. During the call, Scaramucci spoke strongly about other White House officials. He believed the conversation was private.
On July 31, President Trump dismissed Scaramucci from his job. This was suggested by the new Chief of Staff, John F. Kelly. Kelly wanted a "clean slate" and to build his own team. Scaramucci's time as Communications Director lasted only eleven days. This was one of the shortest times for that position in history.
After the White House
In July 2019, Scaramucci changed his views on Trump. He began to strongly criticize Trump's actions and words. He said he no longer supported Trump's re-election campaign.
In June 2020, Scaramucci joined a group called Right Side PAC. This group aimed to prevent Trump from being re-elected. He became an adviser to the group. He was one of several former Trump officials who supported Joe Biden for president. He also supported Biden in 2024.
Other Activities
Books
Anthony Scaramucci has written several books:
- Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul (2010)
- The Little Book of Hedge Funds: What You Need to Know About Hedge Funds but the Managers Won't Tell You (2012)
- Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole: How Entrepreneurs Turn Failure Into Success (2016)
- Trump, the Blue-Collar President (2018)
Business Ventures
Scaramucci helped start the Hunt & Fish Club. This is a steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It opened in 2015.
In 2017, Scaramucci launched an online media project called the Scaramucci Post.
Board Memberships
He is a trustee for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Honorary Citizenship
In February 2021, Scaramucci was given honorary citizen status in Gualdo Tadino, Italy. This is the town where his family came from. The town council voted to give him this honor. They recognized his achievements and his connection to his Italian roots.
Personal Life
Anthony Scaramucci has been married twice. His first marriage was to Lisa Miranda. They divorced in 2014.
His second marriage is to Deidre Ball. They married in 2014. They have two children together. In 2018, they started a podcast called "Mooch and the Mrs." They talk about their different political views and how they manage their relationship.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Air Date | Status | Notes |
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| 2023 | Special Forces: World's Toughest Test | Himself (contestant) | January 4, 2023 | Season 1, Episode 1 – “Test of Character and Weakness” | Quit episode 6 |
| 2024 | Killer Whales | Himself (judge) | March 12, 2024 | 5 episodes |
Images for kids
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Scaramucci in 2016
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Scaramucci at FreedomFest in 2016
