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Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

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By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
July 31, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci has resigned from his position as White House communications director just days into his tenure, officials said Monday.

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"Mr. Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team," White House officials said in a statement. "We wish him all the best."

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