The new White House communications director has let himself get caught up in a mistake only a PR rookie might make. He spoke to a reporter and never confirmed whether the conversation was on or off the record.
So of course, with no off the record restrictions placed on him, the reporter quoted the new comms guy as he blasted his fellow White House execs and cursed like a sailor in a very disgusting and undignified way.
Had Scaramucci been working in the corporate world, his actions would have gotten him reprimanded or possibly fired. But the Chief Executive where he now works didn't say a word. By remaining silent, the president condoned both the disparagement of fellow White House staffers and the use of language unbefitting someone representing him and the American people.
Of course,this came in a week where the president himself embarrassed his office and those he represents with totally inappropriate and off-color remarks to a group of 12-year olds at the Boy Scout Jamboree, followed by offensive remarks to police officers that drew the rebuke of police chiefs nationwide. For the first time ever, the head of the Boy Scouts felt compelled to issue a public statement apologizing for remarks given by a U.S. president at its biggest youth gathering.
It will be interesting to see if the new communications director can get the president to stay on message and avoid embarrassing himself. Also, will "the Mooch" be able to tone down his own language and has he has learned not to make the rookie mistake of spouting off to a reporter without a promise of off-the-record confidentiality?
My bet is "no" on all counts.
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