Benzinga - by Navdeep Yadav, Benzinga Editor.
In a recent interview, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci issued a stark warning about the potential actions of former President Donald Trump if he were to be reelected.
What Happened: Scaramucci, who served in the Trump administration for a mere 11 days, expressed his concerns about Trump’s intentions to expand his executive powers if he were to be reelected in November. He highlighted the strong team supporting Trump’s campaign, which is reportedly in favor of expanding the unitary executive power.
Scaramucci, in an interview with CNN, stated, “The real fear is, if you know the man, he will do everything he can to expand executive powers. He's got a very strong team of people working for him on his campaign that believes in the expansion of what they're calling unitary executive power.”
He also expressed his belief that Trump does not fully comprehend the Constitution’s separation of powers and would likely challenge it if reelected.
"So, this is something that we have to fight against. To really understand the marvel of the American Republican system, [there] are these wonderful checks and balances and the separation of powers in our Constitution," he said.
"Mr. Trump deplores that; he doesn't really understand it, but he'll go after that, and that's why we have to stop him."
Scaramucci further warned that Trump’s “worldview” would be detrimental to the global community, advocating for a return to the 1890s and a strong anti-immigration stance.
Scaramucci has been a vocal critic of Trump since leaving the White House and has pledged to campaign for President Joe Biden if Trump secures the Republican presidential nomination.
Why It Matters: Scaramucci’s warning adds to the growing concerns about the potential consequences of a Trump reelection. Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Steele recently voiced his apprehensions about the return of key figures from Trump’s 2016 campaign, suggesting that this could lead to a highly aggressive campaign strategy.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton also outlined a series of alarming events that could occur under a second Trump presidency, while former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger has warned of the potential erosion of American democracy and the global order.
Meanwhile, in Japan, the term "moshitora" (what if Trump) has resurfaced, reflecting concerns about a potential "Trump 2.0." The term, initially coined during the 2016 election, has evolved to "hobotora" (almost certain to be Trump) in 2024, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the current administration's approach to a possible Trump reelection.
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