Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has revealed what he considers the most “embarrassing” moment he ever witnessed involving former President Donald Trump.
Scaramucci, who served under Trump for only 11 days in 2017 before being dismissed following a heated tirade against members of the administration, hasn’t held back in sharing Trump’s blunders—both personal and political—since his departure.
Appearing on The Rest is Politics US podcast during a live recording at London’s O2 Arena on July 16, Scaramucci, 61, was asked by an audience member if he’d ever seen Trump humbled.
He responded with a surprising story involving a rare apology from Trump to his wife, Melania.
Scaramucci described the moment as extremely uncomfortable for Trump, who he claimed hadn’t apologized to anyone in over two decades.
“The most embarrassing thing I saw him do, something he really didn’t want to do, was apologize to Melania,” Scaramucci recalled.
The incident dates back to October 7, 2016, hours after the infamous Access Hollywood tape was released.
In the recording, Trump was caught on a hot mic making crude remarks about women to host Billy Bush, including the now-notorious line: “Grab ’em by the p***y. You can do anything.”
In the audio, recorded in 2005, Trump bragged about trying to seduce a married woman and claimed he could kiss or grope women at will due to his celebrity status.
“I did try and f**k her,” Trump said on the tape. “I moved on her like a b****. But I couldn’t get there. And she was married.”
The fallout was swift and widespread. According to Scaramucci, the campaign team went into panic mode as the tape went viral and public backlash grew.
Trump, reportedly deeply embarrassed, apologized to Melania late that evening at 11:50 p.m.
Scaramucci emphasized how reluctant Trump was, saying the apology was done with visible discomfort. “He was very embarrassed while he was doing it,” he said.
Melania later confirmed the apology in an interview with Fox News, calling her husband’s words “offensive and inappropriate.” She also stated that Trump had apologized directly to her.
The incident stands out not only for its political impact but because it was one of the very few times Trump publicly admitted wrongdoing in any form, especially in a personal context.
Scaramucci’s recollection adds to a growing list of unfiltered revelations about Trump’s presidency, as former insiders continue to share behind-the-scenes moments that rarely made headlines during his administration.
