Anthony Scaramucci — All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump - with Katty Kay
Anthony Scaramucci discusses All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, his account of the political anger and economic frustration behind Donald Trump’s rise. Drawing on history, business, and his own experience in finance and Washington, Scaramucci argues that decisions made by both political parties over several decades weakened the American dream, increased inequality, and eroded public trust.
The discussion examines Bill Clinton’s trade deal with China, George W. Bush’s decision to wage war while cutting taxes, and Barack Obama’s bank bailout. Scaramucci contends that these choices left working families behind and helped create the conditions for Trump’s ascent. He also proposes economic and constitutional reforms intended to restore opportunity and protect democracy.
Scaramucci will appear in conversation with journalist Katty Kay, his co-host on The Rest Is Politics: US. The program offers an insider’s perspective on American politics, shaped by Scaramucci’s background as a working-class graduate who became a finance executive and political commentator, alongside Kay’s experience covering politics and global affairs for the BBC and other outlets.
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Tickets: Free
Seating: First come, first served.
Participants: Anthony Scaramucci, in conversation with Katty Kay
About Anthony Scaramucci: Scaramucci founded and manages SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and founded and chairs SALT, a global thought-leadership forum and venture studio. He hosts The Rest Is Politics: US and holds degrees from Tufts University and Harvard Law School. He lives in Manhasset, Long Island.
About Katty Kay: Kay is an award-winning journalist and the U.S. special correspondent for BBC Studios. She creates and hosts television documentaries from the United States and Europe, co-hosts The Rest Is Politics: US with Scaramucci, and hosts the limited-run podcast Doing It Anyway. She is a regular guest on Morning Joe and has written four New York Times bestsellers, including Womenomics, The Confidence Code, and The Confidence Code for Girls.
Featured Book: All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump by Anthony Scaramucci is available for preorder in hardcover.
Book Price: $29.99
Book Publication Date: September 22, 2026
Accessibility: Requests for accommodations and accessibility questions should be sent to events@politics-prose.com, ideally at least one week before the event. The venue will make an effort to accommodate requests made up to the event time.
Ages: Not specified.
Run time: Not specified.