In a shocking revelation, a former aide to Donald Trump has claimed that Melania Trump harbors deep resentment toward her husband and is quietly rooting for Democrat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. The assertion was made by Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as White House communications director in 2017, during a recent appearance on the MeidasTouch podcast.
Scaramucci’s bold claim about Melania Trump
“Maybe Melania Trump. That could be the only person I think of. Because she hates,” Scaramucci stated, suggesting that the former First Lady is more inclined to support Harris than her own husband in the November elections.
Scaramucci implied that Melania’s purported disdain for Trump is so intense that it serves as a benchmark for how others feel about the former president. In a light-hearted remark, he even suggested that the podcast host and his wife are more cordial towards Trump than Melania is. “My wife hates Trump as much as Melania does,” Scaramucci continued. “I’ve met one person who hates Trump more than Melania. That’s General Milley. He’s the only man I’ve ever met who hates him more than Melania.”
Context and background: Scaramucci’s rocky tenure
Scaramucci’s time as White House communications director was notably brief, lasting just 11 days from July 21 to July 31, 2017. His appointment led to the resignation of then-White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, who openly expressed his discontent with Scaramucci’s hiring. Scaramucci was eventually dismissed after then-Chief of Staff John Kelly questioned his credibility.
Not the first time: Previous insider revelations
This is not the first instance where a former Trump aide has made such explosive claims. Earlier this month, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Stephanie Grisham, who served as Trump’s press secretary, alleged that the former president mocked his own supporters.
“I wasn’t just a Trump supporter, I was a true believer. I was one of his closest advisers. Behind closed doors, he mocks his supporters. He calls them ‘basement dwellers,’” Grisham said. “He has no empathy, no morals, and no fidelity to the truth,” she added. Grisham, who also worked closely with Melania Trump as her press secretary, resigned following the January 6 insurrection attempt, further distancing herself from the former president’s circle.
These revelations add to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his family dynamics as the nation gears up for another contentious election season.