[See NewsBusters for more.] Hours after it was revealed that Sean Spicer had resigned on Friday as White House Press Secretary, Anthony Scaramucci was announced as the new Director of Communications. In an inaugural press conference, journalists made it all about themselves. ABC’s Jon Karl demanded, “Let me ask you a variation of what I asked Sean Spicer on his first day. Is it your commitment to the best of your ability give accurate information and truth from that podium?” Jeff Mason from Reuters complained about a lack of televised briefings: “Are you committed to regular televised briefings and having a transparent relationship with the press?”
