Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director under President Trump, has made a startling prediction: he believes Donald Trump will be sentenced to jail in September. Scaramucci predicts this will significantly impact Trump’s poll numbers, potentially leading him to seek a pardon or sentence commutation.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Scaramucci laid out his theory. He believes a jail sentence in September, even if Trump doesn’t have to serve immediately, would cause a decline in his popularity. This, in turn, would lead Trump to panic and request a pardon as a way to mitigate the damage.
Scaramucci also poked fun at Trump’s repeated references to the fictional character Hannibal Lecter at rallies, suggesting Trump might be confused about the difference between “insane asylums” and “political asylum.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Scaramucci has expressed strong disapproval of Trump’s planned rally in Howell, Michigan. He highlighted the town’s history with the KKK and the fact that a white supremacist march took place there just last month.
Scaramucci argues that choosing Howell as a rally location sends a clear message to Black and Jewish communities in Michigan. He sees it as a deliberate action, not just a coincidence, and calls for action to defeat Trump.
If Scaramucci’s prediction comes to pass, it could have significant ramifications for the political landscape. A jail sentence and its impact on Trump’s popularity could drastically alter the dynamics of future elections and shape the public’s perception of the former president. The potential for a pardon or sentence commutation could also ignite debate about the appropriate use of these powers.
