Brendan O'Connor Ex-Trump advisor, Anthony Scaramucci: “I was in the Epstein Files”
Mar 7, 2026
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director and political commentator. He discusses US strategy on Iran, regional Gulf diplomacy, and risks of escalatory rhetoric. He reflects on Trump’s approach to rivals and political maneuvering. He also addresses potential Epstein-related material and his own brief encounter with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Control The Oval Office Script
- Do prepare and control the Oval Office script when meeting Donald Trump.
- Anthony Scaramucci advises Irish Taoiseach staff coordinate guest list and talking points with Trump's team to avoid ambushes and B‑actor moments.
Unconditional Rhetoric Is Performance
- Trump uses dramatic rhetoric like 'unconditional surrender' for effect rather than feasible policy.
- Scaramucci compares it to FDR's Casablanca line and says actual large-scale invasion would be unconscionable and politically unlikely.
War Messaging Hurts US Reputation
- Public support for the war is weak, and provocative messaging damages U.S. reputation.
- Scaramucci cites polling (27% support) and criticizes Pete Hegseff's 'video games bro' framing as atrocious and damaging.