Former White House communications director Anthony ScaramucciAnthony ScaramucciPresident sinks amid stumbles over protests Sunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Former defense leaders pile on Trump criticism | Esper sends troops called to DC area home | US strikes Taliban in Afghanistan MORE on Thursday accused 2020 presidential hopeful Montana Gov. Steve BullockSteve BullockKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Overnight Energy: US Park Police say ‘tear gas’ statements were ‘mistake’ | Trump to reopen area off New England coast for fishing | Vulnerable Republicans embrace green issues Vulnerable Republicans embrace green issues in battle to save seats MORE (D) of trying to \u201cset me up\u201d over a recorded message of support solicited through a booking service.<\/p>\n
Bullock jokingly thanked Scaramucci for his \u201ccontribution\u201d to his\u00a0campaign after paying $100 to Cameo, a booking service in which users pay public figures to deliver personalized messages.<\/p>\n
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Bullock paid for Scaramucci to say, \u201cWe support you, Steve B. I know you got a tough race ahead of you, but you\u2019ve done this before. You know how to win. Just keep putting one boot in front of the other and march ahead. I\u2019m behind you 100 percent, see you at the finish line.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bullock highlighted the response on Twitter and acknowledged that Scarmucci didn’t know the source of the $100.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know what’s really spooky this Halloween? The fact that a former Trump White House Communications Director will say anything you ask him to for $100,\u201d Bullock tweeted.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Scaramucci didn\u2019t know the source of the $100, but he allowed it to enter his wallet despite the potential consequences \u2014 just like how our broken campaign finance system allows Dark Money to enter our elections & influence our politics,\u201d Bullock added.<\/p>\n
\nMr. Scaramucci didn\u2019t know the source of the $100, but he allowed it to enter his wallet despite the potential consequences \u2014 just like how our broken campaign finance system allows Dark Money to enter our elections & influence our politics.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A frightening tale indeed!<\/p>\n
\u2014 Steve BOO-lock (@GovernorBullock)\u00a0October 31, 2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Scaramucci fired back at the Montana governor, tweeting \u201cYou tried to set me up but it is total blow back on you. Real shame this is why Americans have such bad feelings about their politicians.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scaramucci added that he would refund Bullock\u2019s money and contribute another $200 to charity in Bullock\u2019s name, accusing the Montana governor of \u201clack[ing] judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nYou tried to set me up but it is total blow back on you. Real shame this is why Americans have such bad feelings about their politicians. In the meantime send me another @BookCameo request. There are lots of charities out there that need the help. https:\/\/t.co\/BmBjgTQ5EM<\/p>\n
\u2014 Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) October 31, 2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cThanks for your contribution. Grassroots donors like you make this possible,\u201d Bullock tweeted\u00a0in response.<\/p>\n
\nThanks for your contribution. Grassroots donors like you make this possible. https:\/\/t.co\/cqnxJIqkyt<\/p>\n
\u2014 Steve BOO-lock (@GovernorBullock) October 31, 2019\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n