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Anthony Scaramucci, the man best known for his blink-and-you-missed-it stint as Trump’s White House Communications Director, has issued a warning to Elon Musk. Musk, now in charge of Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is the latest high-profile figure to align with the former president. But if history is anything to go by, this partnership may have an expiration date.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Scaramucci predicted Musk’s time with Trump would last about a year—longer than most, but still temporary. “He’s worth $250, $400 billion, and Trump is a little afraid of him,” Scaramucci said. “But he’s already out to pasture. He’s in the Department of Government Efficiency, which doesn’t exist.”
Who is Anthony Scaramucci?
Anthony Scaramucci is a Wall Street guy through and through—an investment banker, hedge fund manager, and author. But most people know him as the man who lasted a whopping 11 days as Trump’s Communications Director in 2017.
His time in the White House ended in spectacular fashion when he made the mistake of trusting a reporter from The New Yorker. During an off-the-cuff conversation, Scaramucci criticized key members of Trump’s administration. He assumed the chat was off the record, but once his words hit the press, his days were numbered. Less than two weeks after taking the job, Trump fired him.
Since his White House exit, Scaramucci has become one of Trump’s loudest critics. He switched political loyalties, backing both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 and 2024 elections, despite previously supporting Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama before jumping onto Trump’s campaign in 2016.
Scaramucci’s Net Worth, explored
Despite his political rollercoaster, Scaramucci has done well for himself financially. His estimated net worth stands at $90 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His career began at Goldman Sachs in 1989 before he founded SkyBridge Capital in 2005, a hedge fund that currently manages around $2 million in assets. He’s also the author of four books, including Trump, The Blue-Collar President, where he (at least at the time) praised Trump’s appeal to working-class Americans.
Beyond finance and writing, Scaramucci is also a part-owner of the New York Mets. He bought a 4% stake in the team for $20 million in 2012 with a group of investors. That investment has since quadrupled in value, now estimated to be worth around $80 million.
Scaramucci’s history with Trump makes his warning about Musk particularly interesting. Trump’s inner circle is infamous for being a revolving door, with allies turning into adversaries almost overnight. While Musk may be wealthier and more influential than previous Trump associates, Scaramucci believes it’s only a matter of time before the two part ways.
For now, Musk remains in charge of DOGE—but if Scaramucci’s track record of predicting Trump’s relationships holds true, we might see another dramatic fallout sooner rather than later.