Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is back with some sharp criticism of President Donald Trump, and this time he's taking aim at the former boss's ego.
On Tuesday, Scaramucci agreed with journalist Katty Kay's suggestion that Trump might prefer a Democratic victory in 2028 over a Republican successor who could overshadow him. In a post on X, Scaramucci laid out his case in classic Scaramucci style.
"His whole attitude is you Republicans were nothing before me and you'll be nothing after me. It's all about me," he wrote.
Scaramucci didn't stop there. He argued that Trump's need for the spotlight is so intense that he'd rather watch the party collapse than share the stage.
"The spotlight stays on me even after I'm gone, and the best way to ensure that is to watch the party collapse without him," Scaramucci said. He added, "That sounds like a selfish child," and concluded, "That's exactly who Trump is."
It's a pretty brutal take from someone who once worked in the Trump White House—even if only for 11 days. But Scaramucci has become one of Trump's more vocal critics in recent years, and this latest salvo fits the pattern.
GOP Voting Fight
Meanwhile, the political battle over voting rights is heating up. Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) went after Trump's business record and political agenda, accusing him of using controversy and election issues to benefit himself and Republicans.
Schumer also warned that Trump-backed voting measures—like the SAVE Act—could threaten democracy and civil rights. He accused Trump of supporting a potential government shutdown to pressure Senate Republicans into passing the bill, which Democrats argue would restrict voting access ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump, for his part, defended the measures. He said voter ID, proof of citizenship requirements, and limits on mail-in ballots would help Republicans "remain dominant for decades." He also accused Democrats of opposing voter ID because "they wanna cheat."
Kalshi Favored Democratic Sweep in 2028 Election Market
If you're looking for a more data-driven view of the political landscape, prediction market Kalshi has some numbers for you. Its 2028 election market currently favors a Democratic sweep as the most likely outcome, giving Democrats a 49% chance of winning the presidency, House, and Senate.
A Republican sweep has 20% odds, while a split government scenario ranks third at 12%. So if Scaramucci is right about Trump's preferences, the market seems to think Democrats have a decent shot at making that happen.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by MarketDash editors.
