Anthony Scaramucci, who served as White House communications director during the Trump administration, stated on Wednesday that Karoline Leavitt would have likely counseled Donald Trump against implementing bans on certain media organizations. Scaramucci’s comments were made in the context of discussing how past and potential future staff members might influence the former president’s approach to the press.

Scaramucci drew a parallel between Leavitt and John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff, suggesting that both individuals would have provided pushback against the decision to restrict media access. While Scaramucci expressed this belief regarding Leavitt’s potential advisory role, he did not provide specific evidence of Leavitt’s private views on the matter. The remarks highlight ongoing discussions regarding the internal dynamics of Trump’s past administration and how different staff members might navigate his relationship with the media. As of now, there has been no public response from Leavitt regarding Scaramucci’s assessment of her hypothetical advisory stance.