Sean Spicer resigns

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Power Line

Paul Mirengoff

July 21, 2017

 

Sean Spicer resigned from his job as White House press secretary this morning. The resignation occurred promptly after President Trump appointed Anthony Scaramucci to be White House communications director. Spicer reportedly told Trump he believes the appointment is a major mistake.

It had been rumored for quite some time that Spicer would go. He seemed to lose Trump’s confidence and certainly had lost the trust of the White House press corps. I should add that neither loss was entirely Spicer’s fault.

Scaramucci who founded a global investment firm, has been a Fox News contributor. He is said to have the backing of Trump’s children and son-in-law.

Scaramucci has vigorously defended President Trump on air. However, according to the New York Times (which should know), he “enjoys good relationships with journalists from an array of outlets, including those the president has labeled ‘fake news.’”

Don’t expect these good relationships to last long.

 

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