Mr. Trump runs America with a circle of close friends

But that circle is getting narrower. There are people who are thought to be close to him, but at the last minute they turn out to be out of favor with the White House boss.

New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci (right) and White House press secretary Sarah Sanders at a press conference on July 21 (US time). Photo: Reuters

On July 22, 34-year-old Sarah Sanders was appointed as White House secretary. The departure of her predecessor, Sean Spicer, was unexpected but expected.

Mr. Spicer's resignation, according to US media, stemmed from disagreement with US President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Mr. Anthony Scaramucci as communications director.

“Spicer was never a Trump man,” CNN commented. He was only brought into the White House at the urging of Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee and later White House chief of staff.

“But Scaramucci is the opposite, a person from New York and worked at Goldman Sachs like many other close advisers of Mr. Trump,” CNN wrote.

Mr. Trump has always tried to keep his circle of confidants, both in business and politics, small. However, that circle is getting smaller. There are people who, supposedly confidants, turn out to be unpopular with the White House boss at the last minute. A typical example is Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was a staunch supporter of Mr. Trump during the election.

The appointment of Mr. Scaramucci has made many things clearer. Disappointed with those he once trusted in the government, Mr. Trump began to turn to those closest to him: family and long-time comrades in arms.

According to CNN, Trump's decision to choose Mr. Scaramucci received the support of his daughter Ivankar Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Both are senior advisors to their father at the White House.

“I think it’s important that we let the president express his personality. That’s part of my job,” Scaramucci said at his first press conference in his new position on July 21 (US time). The new White House communications director affirmed that this was something he emphasized when talking to President Trump.

It is unclear whether Mr. Scaramucci’s “Let Trump be Trump” campaign will make any difference to Mr. Trump’s first six months in office. Time will tell whether the White House boss is satisfied or disappointed with this individual.

But remember one thing: President Trump is not the type of person who likes to be managed. “He prefers to be surrounded by loyal, obedient people rather than a group of people who are always telling him what to do,” CNN commented.

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