Scaramucci on Harris' Path to Victory: “Trump’s Desperation Won’t Save Him”

In a candid interview with Ben Meiselas on MeidasTouch, former White House Communications Director during the Trump administration, Anthony Scaramucci, forecasted a likely victory for Kamala Harris, describing the closing days of Trump’s campaign as increasingly desperate and out of touch with American voters. Scaramucci, who once supported Trump, expressed confidence that Harris has the momentum, ground game, and voter support to secure the presidency in 2024. “Trump’s antics are backfiring,” Scaramucci asserted, “and it’s clear the tide has turned.”

Scaramucci emphasized that Harris’s advantage hinges on key trends, particularly the enthusiasm among women voters. He noted that if female voter turnout exceeds male turnout by just 4%, Harris would likely sweep all major swing states. “If that happens, it’s over,” he said. “She’s in a strong position to win this.” Scaramucci pointed to signs of Trump’s own panic, citing his repetitive claims on social media about Pennsylvania as evidence that he’s “a Shakespearean character” trying too hard to mask his weaknesses by projecting them onto his opponent.

Discussing Trump’s current campaign strategy, Scaramucci explained how Trump’s wealthy backers have tried to manipulate public perception by skewing betting odds in his favor on social media platforms. By attempting to create a false impression of Trump’s success, they hope to dissuade Democratic voters from turning out for Harris. “But that’s failed,” Scaramucci noted. “What I’m seeing on the ground is energy for Harris, particularly in communities Trump’s campaign is trying to mislead.”

Scaramucci also ridiculed Trump’s recent appearance on a garbage truck as a campaign stunt gone wrong. To Scaramucci, it was a “jumping the shark” moment, comparing it to the infamous scene of Happy Days character Fonzie’s decline. “Trump looked like an 80-year-old stumbling into a garbage truck,” he said. “That’s not winning optics—it’s an image of a candidate who’s out of touch.” He likened the scene to Michael Dukakis’s ill-fated tank ride in 1988, underscoring that such visuals are making voters doubt Trump’s fitness for office.

Reflecting on his personal journey, Scaramucci admitted regret for initially backing Trump in 2016, but he affirmed his commitment to Harris, saying he’ll be campaigning in key states right up to Election Day. He shared that his advocacy even includes door-to-door outreach in Republican-leaning areas. “I’m asking people to reconsider,” he said, recounting stories of voters who, despite previously supporting Trump, are now open to Harris due to Trump’s divisive rhetoric.

Beyond optics, Scaramucci painted a dire picture of Trump’s policy intentions if he were to regain the presidency, particularly his plans to centralize power within the executive branch and his warm relations with Vladimir Putin. “Trump’s agenda is dangerous and un-American,” he warned, detailing how Trump’s economic plan would drive up tariffs and hurt lower-income families. He also highlighted Trump’s strategy to isolate the U.S. on the global stage by undermining NATO and revoking sanctions on hostile nations like Russia and Iran.

Yet Scaramucci expressed hope that Americans will reject Trump’s divisive agenda in favor of Harris’s steady leadership. He praised Harris’s campaign as “focused, organized, and committed,” adding that her grassroots strategy is energizing voters across demographics. “We’re on the right side of history here,” Scaramucci concluded, “and I’m confident Harris will lead us forward.” Scaramucci described his feelings about the upcoming election as “nauseous optimism.”

With just days to go, Scaramucci remains optimistic that Harris’s campaign will succeed. “Trump’s desperation won’t save him this time,” he said, underscoring that the stakes couldn’t be higher. “We’re not going back. America is ready for real leadership.”

Scaramucci is encouraging pro-democracy Americans to get involved in any way they can in these final days by visiting the Harris-Walz volunteer site here.