How Trump's Goons Cash In On His Crazy: Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci delivers a blistering, unfiltered account of Donald Trump's deteriorating mental state and the chaotic, unmanaged inner workings of his second-term White House. Scaramucci argues that Trump is not just politically reckless but in serious cognitive decline, with his nightly 11 p.m. phone calls to loyalists enabling real-time market manipulation and insider trading—actions he claims the SEC has quietly ignored. The former White House official paints a picture of a president who is increasingly unhinged, using his platform to bully allies like J.D. Vance, attack religious figures, and threaten global stability, all while being surrounded by sycophants who dare not challenge him. He warns that Trump’s lack of strategy, combined with his age and impulsivity, could lead to catastrophic decisions—especially in the ongoing Iran conflict—while asserting that no one in his orbit has the power or will to rein him in. Despite the chaos, Scaramucci believes the Fed nominee Kevin Warsh is a 'safe pair of hands' who will perform a 'kabuki theater' of rate cuts to appease Trump, ensuring stability after the president’s exit. The episode ends on a dire note: the U.S. political system is now a 'cartel' with 95% incumbent reelection rates and only 34 competitive congressional districts, making the midterms a farce of democracy.