Anthony Scaramucci, an associate of President Trump, tried on Wednesday to walk back a tweet apparently suggesting that Democrats were behind a recent wave of anti-Semitic incidents across the country.
“It sounds like you were suggesting that the Democrats were behind it,” CNN’s Alisyn Camerota pointed out, citing Scaramucci’s Tuesday tweets about the threats.
“I’m not suggesting the Democrats were behind it. What I was really suggesting in that tweet is that we actually don’t know who’s behind it,” Scaramucci said.
On Tuesday, Scaramucci posted a series of tweets questioning the motives of those behind the incidents, which have included bomb threats to Jewish community centers and vandalism of headstones at Jewish cemeteries.
To blame President Trump for rise in anti-Semitism is extremely unfair. He condemns the heinous acts and is eager to find those responsible
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) February 28, 2017
It’s not yet clear who the #JCC offenders are. Don’t forget @TheDemocrats effort to incite violence at Trump rallies https://t.co/uTBFGhI0Kh
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) February 28, 2017
No, I’m saying until we know for sure it’s highly irresponsible to jump to conclusions https://t.co/wynFuUCKyT
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) February 28, 2017
Scaramucci claimed on Wednesday that allegations have been made that “it could potentially be Trump supporters behind it or people that are affiliated with the President or his administration.”
“I think that is categorically very unfair,” Scaramucci said.
“But why did you make the allegation, then?” Camerota asked. “Why did you tie it to Democrats?”
“I didn’t make an allegation. Read the tweet,” Scaramucci replied.
“Why did you bring up Democrats?” Camerota pressed.
“I tied it to what has happened in the past,” Scaramucci said.
Trump advisor @Scaramucci says he never meant to suggest Dems were behind anti-Semitic threats in now infamous tweet https://t.co/rGydC7RFm9
— New Day (@NewDay) March 1, 2017
I thought they sent Mooch packing awhile back?
You know who else blamed the Jews themselves?
Just dance the fucking fandango, wank off and exeunt stage right, ya bludger. And take your dog with you.
Well, to be fair, he was using O’Keefe as a source for Democrats “inciting” violence. You know, by wearing a Planned Parenthood shirt, or being a POC in that crowd.
Fucking little weasel. Check his gloves or shoes to see if there is any granite residue.