The Great Read: Anthony Scaramucci’s Special Relationship
He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.
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August 9, 2026, 10:01 a.m. Eastern time

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Anthony Scaramucci’s Special Relationship

He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.

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