A former official from Donald Trump’s orbit is sounding the alarm after the president shared a bizarre, AI-generated image portraying himself as a Christ-like figure.
The post, uploaded Sunday, quickly sparked backlash. Critics questioned both the imagery and the judgment behind sharing it. In response, Trump offered an explanation that raised even more eyebrows, claiming he believed the image depicted him “as a doctor.”
People are not buying it.
Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as Trump’s White House press secretary, didn’t hold back in his reaction. Posting on X Monday, he argued the situation reflects a deeper issue.
“This guy should be removed immediately before his lack of impulse control causes an irreversible tragedy,” Scaramucci wrote. “He doesn’t believe what he just said. If he does, it’s a cognitive crisis that responsible people would act on immediately.”
Scaramucci’s tenure in the White House lasted just 10 days, but he has remained a frequent and outspoken critic of his former boss ever since.
In recent months, he has also pushed back on the idea of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a term often used by Trump supporters to dismiss critics. In an interview with Don Lemon, Scaramucci flipped the concept on its head.
“The real people suffering from TDS are the ones still backing him,” he said. “They’ve lost touch with reality in terms of the damage being done.”
He’s also cast doubt on Trump’s support within Republican circles. During a recent interview, Scaramucci suggested that many donors and political insiders privately oppose Trump, even if they publicly fall in line.
“Anyone who thinks the party genuinely likes him doesn’t understand how it works,” he said, describing a culture of quiet resistance mixed with public loyalty.
According to Scaramucci, fear plays a major role in that dynamic.
“There’s a dance,” he explained. “People are intimidated by his political power and media presence. They may go along with him, but behind the scenes, it’s a very different story.”
His comments underscore a growing divide—not just between Trump and his critics, but within the political ecosystem that continues to surround him.
