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Anthony Scaramucci
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Trump for entering "five-stage denialism" regarding his deal with Iran, suggesting Trump is avoiding the reality of his failure in the conflict.
- Leaked details of Trump's 14-point peace plan show significant concessions to Iran, with the goal of eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities postponed and regime change ambitions unmet.
- Despite Trump's public claims of victory at the G7 summit, Scaramucci argued the war caused massive economic damage, military weaknesses, and harmed U.S. allies, estimating global economic losses between $700 and $800 billion.
- Scaramucci believes Trump will refuse to admit the war was a mistake, instead doubling down on false narratives to maintain his public image.
- Trump justified the agreement by expressing fears of an economic catastrophe similar to the Great Depression, aiming to lower prices and keep critical trade routes open.
