Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, said Monday that he hasn't ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign, though he's clearly wrestling with the personal and political costs of such a bid.
Speaking on Doug Bopst's podcast, Scaramucci was asked why he hadn't entered the 2028 race despite his business experience, political connections and financial resources. His answer was blunt: the two-party system doesn't have a natural home for him.
"Yeah. So, I don't fit in either of those parties," he said after Bopst described him as a strong capitalist with progressive values on some issues.
Scaramucci said Democrats on the left remain hostile toward him because he previously worked for President Donald Trump, while Republicans oppose him because he eventually broke with Trump. It's a familiar spot for Scaramucci, who has spent years as a vocal Trump critic after a famously brief stint as White House communications director.
2028 Run Could Put Family In 'Harm's Way'
Scaramucci also expressed concerns about the personal cost of running, particularly for his children.
"They'll go after my 12- and nine-year-old if I run," Scaramucci said, adding that his children "didn't put themselves in harm's way" and should not be exposed to political attacks because of his ambitions.
Despite those concerns, Scaramucci said he was "not ruling it out 100%" and would consider running if Americans demonstrated an appetite for political reform.
Scaramucci Warned of Trump's GOP Influence
In July, Scaramucci criticized Trump's influence over the Republican Party, saying Trump's politics were centered on personal control and attention.
Previously, he also argued that Trump could undermine potential Republican successors, including Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), saying he tended to "eat his young."
2028 Presidential Race
Last week, Peter Thiel questioned whether Vance or Rubio could win the 2028 presidential election, despite remaining a "Vance partisan."
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) said he would not run if former Vice President Kamala Harris entered the Democratic race, citing their overlapping supporters.
Trump praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but said it was too early to discuss a 2028 campaign, emphasizing that Republicans first needed to "get through the midterms."
Hegseth has denied reports that he is considering a presidential run.