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You Vote: 6 Candidates For Trump's New Comms. Director

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Jeff PowersJeff Powers
Published: 31 Jul, 2017
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"The Mooch" is out.

The White House announced Monday that Anthony Scaramucci is out as communications director. The announcement was expected following his expletive-laced tirade to a reporter from the New Yorker.

The news also comes after President Trump announced his new chief of staff, General John Kelly. A four star general is not likely to allow that kind of conduct to continue in the Trump administration.

ALSO READ: General John Kelly, the New “Star” in the White House

So who will be the next White House communications director?

The smart money may be on someone with a military background. However, there are other qualified candidates President Tump could consider for the post, including people with White House experience and big names in business.

Check out the list below and vote on which person you think is best for the job:

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