Talking later to the Associated Press, Spicer complimented Scaramucci, saying: “It’ll be great, he’s a tough guy”, and in a tweet, Spicer said it was an “honor & a privilege” to serve President Trump. Sean Spicer said to be seeking a new role away from press briefings Read moreScaramucci offered a marked contrast to Spicer from the White House lectern. It was one of a series of gaffes in his short career as Trump’s press secretary. A history of Sean Spicer's gaffes as White House press secretary Read moreTrump, however, questioned Spicer’s loyalty since early in his tenure, when the press secretary struggled to adjust to the high-profile role. The press briefings transformed into must-see TV, with millions tuning in daily to witness regular clashes between Spicer and the White House press corps.

Source: The Guardian July 21, 2017 16:08 UTC