Anthony Scaramucci out as White House Communications Director

Anthony Scaramucci was removed as Donald Trump’s communications director on Monday, ending a tumultuous eleven days in the role. According to US media, before becoming communications director, Scaramucci was named as vice president and chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank. The president made the decision following a request from John Kelly, the new White House chief of staff, who insiders said wanted to make clear he was in charge. In a statement, the White House said, “Mr Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team. We wish him all the best.” Mr Kelly, the widely-respected former retired US Marine Corps general and former commander of United States Southern Command, was sworn in as chief of staff on Monday.