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Anthony Scaramucci served for11 days(appointed on July 21, 2017, and removed on July 31, 2017) as the White House communications director during Donald Trump's first administration
White House
Trump casts doubt on new press secretary's future after rocky White House debut
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' of her role after holding only one press briefing
Ashley J. DiMella By Ashley J. DiMella , Peter D'Abrosca Fox News
Published October 16, 2026 1:23pm EDT | Updated October 16, 2026 1:31pm EDT