Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of investment firm SkyBridge Capital and former communications director for the White House, has made a public appeal to members of the Republican Party in Congress, urging them to "break ranks" with President Donald Trump. Speaking out on Sunday, Scaramucci highlighted what he described as the president’s current deep unpopularity among voters, emphasizing the urgency for Republican lawmakers to take courageous stands against Trump’s influence within the party.
In an open letter addressed to Republican members of Congress, Scaramucci confronted what he perceives as betrayals by President Trump, specifically pointing to the president’s associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While Trump has consistently denied any misconduct or involvement pertaining to Epstein and has stated that he severed ties with Epstein decades earlier, these allegations continue to cast shadows over the administration.
Scaramucci warned that waiting until the midterm elections to respond to the president’s unpopularity would be a strategic mistake. He urged lawmakers to unite in numbers and publicly distance themselves, stating, “We can’t afford to wait that long. Get together and break ranks in numbers, so his lackeys can’t pick you off.” He appealed to the legislators’ sense of courage and legacy, suggesting that those who stand up to the president now will be remembered for their boldness.
Recent polling data underscores Scaramucci’s point about Trump’s declining approval. According to a Morning Consult poll, only 46% of respondents approve of Trump’s performance in office, while 51% disapprove. Of particular concern is the president’s falling support among independent voters, which has plummeted to the lowest point in his tenure, with merely 27% indicating approval.
When asked about policy priorities, voters predominantly identified affordability concerns, including reducing energy prices and deficit reduction, as key issues. In contrast, topics such as illegal immigration and the imposition of tariffs garnered less attention from the electorate.
Despite Scaramucci’s call for distancing from Trump on various issues, he has expressed support for some of the president’s cryptocurrency policies. Earlier in the week, he criticized Democratic leaders for failing to engage Elon Musk, noting this oversight as a significant “strategic blind spot,” especially as Musk aligns more with Trump’s Republican faction ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Scaramucci has praised the Trump administration’s efforts to liberalize the cryptocurrency industry, contrasting it with what he perceives as less favorable approaches from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Last month, he described the Trump administration as “far better” for the crypto sector, citing positive developments in cryptocurrency and stablecoin legislation enacted under Trump’s leadership.
While supportive of Trump’s crypto initiatives, Scaramucci remains a stringent critic on other fronts such as tariffs and foreign policy, delineating a nuanced perspective on the president’s overall governance. His public statements suggest a willingness to endorse certain policies while unequivocally opposing others, underscoring internal divisions within the Republican Party.
Scaramucci’s statements come at a politically charged moment, as the GOP gears up for crucial midterm elections that could reshape congressional dynamics and impact the legislative agenda. The call for Republican unity in opposition to Trump’s leadership style and controversies presents a notable development within the party’s ranks, reflecting ongoing tensions and strategic recalibrations.