Valuetainment “Trump KISSES Putin’s Ass!” - Scaramucci LOSES It Over Trump's Putin-Iran Phone Call
Mar 12, 2026
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director and financier known for blunt political commentary. He storms the panel over Trump's hour-long call with Putin. The conversation covers Ukraine, Iran, global energy, NATO history, and whether Trump's posture helps or hinders U.S. leverage. Strong views, sharp debate, and plenty of political heat.
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Leaks Forced Trump To Publicly Announce Putin Call
- Anthony Scaramucci argues Trump's call with Putin was reported because internal White House leaks forced Trump to respond publicly.
- Scaramucci links the leak to signals intelligence about Russia allegedly sharing satellite imagery with Iran, which pushed the administration to disclose the call.
Scaramucci Implies Putin Holds Leverage Over Trump
- Scaramucci suggests Trump's apparent affection for Putin may indicate Putin 'has something on him' because Trump has done little to help Ukraine.
- He contrasts Russia's global power with the relative weakness of Ukraine to imply leverage explains deference.
Expect Permanent Officials To Constrain Bold Moves
- Scaramucci warns that checks and balances plus career national security officials can block a president from quickly lifting sanctions or making unilateral foreign-policy shifts.
- He uses Greenland and sanctions as examples of permanent-government actors constraining presidential actions.