Trump Would Be An ‘Orange Wrecking Ball’ For Business, Says Anthony Scaramucci

Ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang were guests at the Fortune Future of Finance conference on Thursday. The subject of the 2024 election came up. When asked about the impact that a return of former President Donald Trump would have on the business landscape if he were reelected, Scaramucci was blunt: “terrible.”
“He would be terrible for the economy and terrible for business,” said the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. The economy has been predictable, and favorable for businesses, because of constitutional separation of powers, Scaramucci explained. Trump wants to obliterate those separations and embrace people and functions that would allow him to have total control. So-called “unitary executive power” would give the president totalitarian powers over the executive branch of government with exclusive rights to shape and enforce laws. It would make Trump “uber powerful,” said Scaramucci, and throughout history, he said, that has been catastrophic for the economy wherever it has happened.
“It’s a disaster for the economy, a disaster for the world, and a disaster for your business,” he said, adding that Trump would be “an orange wrecking ball for this society.”
Similarly, former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Trump would “be a catastrophe” for businesses if he were elected president a second time.
“He’s learned from his mistakes last time, which was hiring responsible adults” who tamped down Trump’s policy instincts, said Yang, co-chair of the Forward Party, a centrist political party he founded in 2021. Yet, Yang warned that if the election were held today, Trump would certainly win. The only question in his mind is whether something changes in the next six months in swing states, where Yang said Biden is underperforming relative to Trump, despite spending Biden’s considerable war chest.
Scaramucci noted that there are currently 40 Republicans who are publicly against Trump’s reelection bid, including former Vice President Mike Pence. If dozens of people who worked at a company came together and said a product or company was awful and could kill you, he said, people would listen. Yet in this case it’s a mystery that Trump has garnered such steadfast support, he said.
Scaramucci only worked at the White House for 11 days, from July 21 to July 31 in 2017, but related one tale about his time in the Oval Office. Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan and Trump were arguing and Trump was pointing his finger at Ryan saying, “You work for me. You work for me,” Scaramucci recalled. Ryan told Trump, “I don’t work for you.” Trump then looked to Scaramucci to confirm as if asking, “Is that right? He doesn’t work for me?” Scaramucci remembered. “And Trump doesn’t like that,” Scaramucci added, making a point about Trump’s interest in autocratic control.
Scaramucci joked about how his short tenure at the White House has evolved into its own indicator of time. For instance, the shortest-serving prime minister in British history, Liz Truss, lasted 45 days from Sept. 6, 2022 to Oct. 20, 2022. Or, she lasted the equivalent of “4.1 Scaramuccis,” he said. “People are very sensitive,” Scaramucci said; Truss “got very upset.”
Joking aside, Scaramucci warned that there will be two films playing at your local cinema on Election Day. Those films are: Weekend at Bernie’s or One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, he said.
“You can either have an elderly guy that is somewhat forgetful, or a lunatic who needs a lobotomy.”
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[@emilygrace5397]

I love Anthony, very articulate, obviously a New Yorker. I’m grateful for his courage to speak out against trump

[@krggallagher8200]

I'm a new Yorker...He's the type of guy who ran home from school.. afraid of getting his ass kicked...

[@greghill7759]

When a clown enters the palace, that doesn't make him a King. It turns the palace into a circus.

[@Terra_Lopez]

Yes, well said! ☺

[@Slingbld]

What does biden have to do with this story?

[@greghill7759]

@@Slingbld Biden? Oh, he's the guy who got rid of the clown.

[@Slingbld]

@@greghill7759 You mean the guy who on Monday said " I was Vice President during the pandemic and Obama sent me to Detroit to fix it". That Joe Biden? Ashley Biden says she" took inappropriate showers with her Father." That Joe Biden? Vote BLEW.

[@LizzyMcD]

Perfect 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@charlo8664]

I am happy that Scarmucci is speaking out against Orange Man. Speaking with intelligence and common sense.

[@greggf6831]

Meanwhile he had no problem working for the orange man until he embarrassed himself with his conduct

[@mrjuvy49]

No he left on his own terms shows class to me

[@rhondahanlon613]

Say what you will...enjoy listening to Anthony! His tax comments were spot-on... vote 💙💙💙

[@africaart]

52% tax ... He is a better man than me because, I can never agree to that.

[@cherylfelix392]

TRUMP 2024 and more!!!!

[@freedomlife3623]

@@africaartyou have a choice, paying your tax or living in society with extreme poverty which you have to guarded by armed guard wherever you go, just like I have experienced in Kenya. I chose pay my tax.

[@lewisstreet7266]

I always find Scaramucci’s opinions on Trump so right! He is sharp as a razor!

[@cherylfelix392]

LMAO> Scarmuci supporting and voting for biden a man with dementia. INSANE!!!!

[@mikeduffey4014]

He got to see the chaos up close and personal, I hope people are listening and most importantly learning from his experience!!!

[@cherylfelix392]

LMAO!!!@@mikeduffey4014

[@joycegiordano4848]

God Help Us if Trump gets back in. I pray daily that this doesn't happen.

[@charliethym541]

Anyone in our. white house that says you work for me can't be president because you all work for "We the People" . Trump still doesn't get it who's the boss . We are. Vote him out and send him to jail.

[@diolindaekonomo]

Thank you Mr Scaramicci. Please continue advocating for President Biden. We are voting for democracy by voting for President Biden. Please please continue advocating for President Biden

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

This is a democratic Republic, not a democracy. There is a difference.

[@emgeeklees]

​@@JoelUldrych-kh2scSo what's your point?

[@tomvanater3220]

I don’t think he’s advocating for Biden. I think he’s advocating against Trump.

[@LickItnStickIt]

I really like Scaramucci, I think he’s great, and usually agree with him.

[@wilburwilliams3296]

Mooch is full of it!

[@jeffreyreed8714]

Anthony Scaramucci and Andrew Yang are intelligent patriots who need to be listened to.

[@johntillotson4254]

Thank you Anthony

[@checksandbalances6714]

I love scaramucci more each time I hear from him

[@NikosZaidGomez]

Scaramucci knocks it out of the park. I wasn't expecting that tax take, but boy do I like to hear that and hear that informed patriotism.

[@sandraspidle5972]

I think Anthony should be twins. We need more of him. Vote for America, choose Biden for four more years and then we can vote for a younger, and intelligent President. Too many voters just don't see how Trump would be an Orange Wrecking Ball, just like the Heritage Foundation pushes around their money for!!

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Why not clone Anthony and we'd have more than twins?

[@maudstein4095]

Exactly, vote for Biden, the country is safe☺️ and then when his time in Office comes to an end, I‘m sure President Biden will happily give over the reins to a younger, intelligent, sensible and rational successor !!!

[@bonnieromick9397]

Can't we elect someone for President that isn' t a Narcissist?

[@kathyjones274]

Bieden is doing a good job for the American people 👏 👍

[@alexreyna1508]

You mean like Vivek, well look at the bright side, maybe he’ll be Trump’s pick for veep.

[@bybynewdeal]

Hats off to Scarmucci. Wise words.

[@donbartels153]

Scaramucci for President. LETS GO!!!!

[@cherylfelix392]

NOI way!!~~!

[@timw4369]

A trump reelection would be more press for him and less getting done.

[@Heyitsyourfriendrobert]

More got done

[@Ry-pn2hy]

@@Heyitsyourfriendrobert I would have never thought Trump was capable of doing less work than Obama once it came out how many vacations Biden took. Trump quite literally took 3x as much vacation as Biden. Donald is the definition of all talk no walk.

[@Slingbld]

More press? Really?

[@kelcritcarroll]

If Trump gets back in office we will hear a loud sucking sound as all out rights get flushed down the toilet never to be seen again in most of our lifetimes…..and if u are a woman brace yourself for some really crappy stuff happening to you. A president like Trump condones violence against woman and believe me that shit WILL trickle down from Trump right into your own house and on the streets as well.

[@EV-rc4jm]

Scaramucci is spot on!!!!!! Please let him talk, the host is such a rude creep

[@AdamBechtol]

Yeah really, who cares about "their favorite person in New York Finance"? 🤮 a vomit worthy question.

[@galacticwarlock2271]

He was a wrecking ball for business. He has no clue about running a country. He has no clue about making money. Anyone who thinks he is good for the country ignored his 4 year stint.

[@SashaCoCo]

And his 6 bankruptcies. He bankrupted casinos!

[@stevebusfield199]

@@SashaCoCo Casinos, trump steaks, trump university, trumps bogus charity, he's a conman.

[@charlesdavis7461]

and you think joey does?

[@stevebusfield199]

@@charlesdavis7461 Joey's not a businessman and trump only plays a businessman on TV.

[@alexreyna1508]

What’s wrong with you people? My 401k never made as much money as when President Trump was in office, and it’s never lost as much as it has with this dumb clown that is there now.

[@chensexpress9668]

trump could not manage his own business and turned it into bankruptcy. Why would people think he can manage a country and not turn it into bankruptcy. Just a common sense, folks.

[@SashaCoCo]

Thank you to both men for providing a great service to Americans by speaking out about Trump. VOTE 💙 Anthony's true service to America was not the number of days, but having a front row seat in the Trump administration and revealing his experience with wit and intelligence.

[@KAMMD]

💙Any which way, we Dems need super majorities in both the House and the Senate !💙

[@richardgordon]

Thank you!! Listen to Scaramucci!! He is Exactly right!!

[@Dave-zl2ky]

As a small business person, Trump was not good last time and would be a disaster this time around.

[@vickieflowers-williams9691]

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[@espressoaddict69]

Explain fake news mongere 😂

[@nancygibson604]

Already is disasterous Orange Turd😊😊😊😊😊

[@nazareehines-starr6297]

And the DNC needs to remind people that everyday

[@signalfire6]

The Mooch and Andrew Yang!!! Whoot!

[@AdamBechtol]

yeah!

[@nlabanok]

Mooch nailed it....his own VP called Trump a danger to the country. End of story....well, not really, 4 credible criminal cases and I don't know how many indictments. Now, end of story.

[@DeborahHudson-x3i]

Why is trump running for president if he thinks he won last time?????

[@andrewpelletier1199]

😅 exactly. Trump "running" for "re-election" when he says "I never lost the chest Presidency" is classic Trumpian gaslighting that goes fight over the heads and hearts of Maga lovers who got the worse case of Trump Delusional Syndrome: the funniest, saddest label thrown out by Trump lovers TO FOLKS WHO DON'T SUPPORT TRUMP.

[@Slingbld]

Really ? You're that stupid? Wow vote BLEW.

[@Slingbld]

​@@andrewpelletier1199That's not even close to what gaslighting means. Obviously you've never seen the movie. It is on the list of brainwashed Marxists to use .

[@psingh1488]

😅😅 true

[@jim2376]

To stay out of prison.

[@pdxwino]

Scaramucci needs his own show or podcast!!! So honest, and hilarious.

[@epic4821]

He has his own podcast. Look him up.

[@AdamBechtol]

@@epic4821 lol he even mentioned it in this clip :p

[@olarikeomokay9699]

America, better listen to Scaramucci.

[@alansmithee6076]

The mooch telling it straight!

[@psingh1488]

Anthony speaks the truth. Taxes are the price of citizenship

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Exactly. I don't mind paying, I just want a clear picture where my money is going.

[@psingh1488]

Only in USA 🇺🇸 can you be so successful with the police emergency services roads and security of property laws etc etc etc. so pay the tax. 🇺🇸

[@Slingbld]

Your price of citizenship all went to Ukraine and Iran.

[@Slingbld]

​@@PhilAndersonOutsideUkraine money laundries ,Iran and Hamas and elite college debt transfer.

[@cherylfelix392]

Scarmuci nevert spoke the truth once.

[@thantmyo]

Thanks Antony you are a wise man. What you are saying is what exactly that is happening in Myanmar Burma staying behind the barb wires to enjoy the inequality. Respect gentlemen.

[@andrewfrazer8874]

Trump woke up from his court case twice arrested and empeached and indictments and way too much whining on his campaign court house speeches 😮😮

[@fenderblue9485]

Public sexual offender by jury, 34 Felonies and guilty of 500 million dollars business fraud and election fraud 2016.

[@danielsteinberg7698]

I said it before, I love the Mooch!

[@cherylfelix392]

then something wrong with you.

[@gardens4good]

Terrible Trump. Tantrum Trump. Toxic Trump. Go forward. Bring others forward. Vote 💙

[@evacheung3468]

Both Andrew & Anthony are highly intelligent people … should definitely be in the White House. It would be good for the country, government, & the people.

[@Chicago48]

Crypto = underground economy.

[@virginiahuls9001]

Anthony yes

[@kelcritcarroll]

Its mindblowing that Trump has no clue what his job as president was……i mean what the hell.

[@fenderblue9485]

Still doesn't, he's the Heritage Fund Puppet that has no clue but greed and power. Project 2025

[@kathyjones274]

Like it or not mooch is right. We've got to stick together on this one and vote blue in all elections up and down the ballot to give president Bieden the house and senate to get the job done for all Americans not just some. Vote, vote, vote blue 💙

[@user-uy6lo8pc4o]

The host of this video should shut up! Let Antony finish his remarks! Awful behavior!

[@Terra_Lopez]

I know, right? So annoying!

[@thewolfdoctor761]

He's terrible. Like most bad hosts, he has a list of questions that he "Absolutely Must" ask, rather than just letting his guests speak.

[@inthewoodshed9611]

Lighten up

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@thewolfdoctor761 thats aamercian journalism . zero follow ups just a list of questions to get in regardless of the answers

[@ilonabaier6042]

not a pleasant person, nor a good interviewer.

[@ESF65]

Thanks Anthony

[@helengorton894]

Love listening to Anthony!!!! A star!!!

[@cherylfelix392]

No a dud!!!!~!~

[@maltlickytexas]

@@cherylfelix392Ok, MAGAt.😂

[@Baddestchik911]

Well I mean every business he ran or started he ran it into the ground. He lied about his billionaire status for years I believe his only value is his real estate.

[@RockNRod.]

DOW 40,000 record. Biden 2024💙💙💙

[@kyllancarrington]

I concur with your sentiment 100%. Australia

[@chobson8602]

Inflation adjusted , only the rich get rich off stocks

[@fastingman4726]

@@chobson8602exactly. I don’t even like Trump and thinking the Dow makes a difference is a fkn joke.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Not very bright, are you?

[@sean8514]

The fact that conald chump made such a huge deal about the DOW hitting 30k during his so-called presidency and it's already at 40k during Bidens years and it's hardly on the his radar says more than all the hot air chumpelstilskin could muster.

[@billhampton6605]

Dump needs a Lobatamy

[@Seekingtruth4488]

I like Scaramucci

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

He's an elitist. Polished but not what he appears. You don't even know Anthony.

[@Seekingtruth4488]

@@JoelUldrych-kh2sc No I don’t. My comment was based on instinct. I am a woman…. We have better instincts than men, we have to, we are more vulnerable

[@DodieSnow]

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[@OfficialStevenCravis]

Who’s going to create the ‘Orange Wrecking Ball’ parody song?

[@checksandbalances6714]

Don’t cut anthony off !

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Men make the babies but refuse to pay for them AND vote against laws that will take care of them. 🤬THIS IS HYPOCRISY 😡 PURE EVIL😢

[@nogunnofear6703]

Trumps' policy proposal to reduce taxes: WRECK INCOMES !! GENIUS!!

[@philippedaudi1056]

Mr Scaramucci is excellent 👏👏👏

[@LogicAndReason2025]

Ironically, the author of the James Bond series accurately predicted that the biggest threat to life on earth is super rich people whose money didn't make them happy and now their hobby is destroying the world.

[@alisterzarkar7163]

Mike Pence had a job to do in the senate to transition the power to Biden. Trump expected him not to petform that role. Pence did not see a valid reason why he should not do his constitutional duty. That's why. Not because he felt " I have had enough of Trump." Why do you twist a simple truth?

[@georgechickful]

Pence was scared 'straight' he went round the houses asking for permission to do as TFG wanted, until Quale and Luttig told him no, again. The legal comeback is what stopped him, he didn't see the clownshow as been capable of pulling it off and the system/DOJ would/could come for him legally afterwards. He knew they didn't have the evidence or the enough judges in their pockets to swing their claims of voter fraud.

[@andrewk7745]

I believe he is referring to Pence today not on J6. He has publicly stated he will not vote for trump. So, you could say he has had enough of him.

[@jeffbalagna9259]

Everyone that's worked under him has had enough of him. His voters, however, have not, which is why they all pretend to like him.

[@jannichi6431]

Mooch for Pres 2028! So smart🤓

[@annerepsch]

Scaramuci is right on.

[@ShowTheReal]

Let them talk, its a discussion. Lol

[@jefff7287]

Trump could actually hire somewhat well. The problem is that his best hires actually tell the truth about him.

[@wanajday]

My like was for the Mooch.

[@ebert8756]

Clearly, the reason scaramucci only lasted one week in the trump administration is because he is smart and has some principles

[@joogie1849]

It's shameful 😔 that this criminal is running again. Shame on 🇺🇸 😮

[@balrie]

The two party they need to work together for the good of the country

[@nancygibson604]

Let maga gang know,stop the stupidity in destroying the Country of the USA😊😊😊😊

[@irmaknight2573]

Please share this video with family and friends. They need to know the truth.

[@terrysezells6000]

Pack the courthsDon't go backward with Maga. Go forward with Swagger people 💙

[@robertgreco5827]

Anthony Bravo.

[@yvonnezimmerman1570]

Love Anthony!

[@logografia]

Scaramucci should run for office.

[@Bobwilliams-tj2ou2024]

It will be the end if America as Russia wants.

[@victormonreale9217]

He will destroy your 401k , people are ignorant.

[@jeffreymcompton1]

U cut off the Mooch???? I love the guy…bad move. No thumbs up for u 😮

[@kyllancarrington]

Jeff John Roberts please do not interject with your Guests. Just Be quiet! Australia

[@What-Why-When]

South Africa is the best example - Living behind electric fences - high taxes no Services to 90% of Society....

[@Snafuski]

I know a superriuch guy who wentr there... he avoided paying taxes for years and years by creating a fake company. Always boasted: "I pay less taxes than a welfare recipient."

[@billhampton6605]

Wow look at Scaramucci!! Who woulda thunk it?

[@realdeal139]

Anthony & Andrew should run together. They would be an incredible team!

[@AdamBechtol]

Aye

[@diannelake969]

Love Scarramuchi.❤❤❤❤

[@debrabieker7884]

Love that analogy Anthony. You and Andree should be in the white house

[@johnwade5024]

Not a peep about the climate thing...Big issue to a big bunch of voters.

[@richardsimms251]

Excellent guests. Thank you.

[@Frazer247]

Scaramucci is a true American patriot.

[@nancylambert8024]

Dislike the interviewer why ask another question when you don’t let your guests complete their thoughts.

[@MrGHenchel]

How many Scaramucci’s will be Trump to sentenced to?

[@sputnikmoonchild]

Bloody hell! Don't cut Mr. Scaramicci off.

[@crooning4leftovers125]

The Mooch speaks Truth‼️

[@jperin001]

Loves me some Mooch and Yang!

[@briananderson8428]

Unitary Executive Power was first tried by GW Bush. A horrible president. Nonetheless, this was a great conversation.

[@VintageSoloHarmony]

“Wrecking ball” was phrase used by Noam Chomsky about Trump in 2019 approx. Great to hear it from the center Right. Two cool dudes.

[@metagleam]

Yes, Andrew Yang was the candidate I intended to vote for in the previous election. Finally, I would have preferred a more thoughtful approach rather than this forced comparison between Orange and Biden. Oh yes, Andrew Yang.

[@amgirl4286]

He supports illegal immigrants/ non citizens voting

[@jamesrobinson7381]

Scaramucci is impressive. A republican patriot

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Total respect for the Mooch.

[@albwilso9]

I will also go with the Elderly guys!!!!

[@susanmartin4092]

He mental decline is going to get him

[@suexiong1259]

Very smart Andrew Yang! I like that!lol

[@maudstein4095]

I hope the Maga followers hear you, Mr. Scaramucci

[@pawsformercy1050]

You have to keep your motives correct and vote for leaders with morals ! Vote Blue America 💙💙💙

[@nathanhan2089]

I enjoy the intellectual banter of Yang and Scaramucci.....versus the dumb-assery....of the freak show known as trump...

[@gailgagnon9204]

Anthony's comments are right on.

[@telluwide5553]

Yang/Mooch for 2028!

[@inthewoodshed9611]

Scaramoochi makes appearances for a living

[@signalfire6]

No, he's a self made millionaire and owns his own company.

[@Dbb27]

You have a problem with someone who has intelligent thoughts?

[@NanetteCroyet]

Anthony should run for president.

[@MFTgal]

Citizen don trump guilty as charged, convict. No immunity! Georgia trump trial next please!

[@rsstrangeearth]

One of the best panels on this subject one can watch... thoughtful people!

[@bubity100]

I was only there for One Wednesday:So True cause he only lasted a week in the white house. .

[@nancygibson604]

Because Anthony 😊😊😊😊😊was to Smart for orange turd