WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has appointed retired Army Gen. Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf as his new White House Communications Director, sources confirmed today.
The appointment follows the dismissal of Anthony Scaramucci earlier this week, whose 10-day stint as communications director was plagued by infighting and media reports showing that he used vulgar and abusive language towards fellow staff.
Although al-Sahhaf has never worked in Washington, he is well-known for his distinguished service as an army general, officials said. He gained international recognition for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where his nickname "Baghdad Bob" has since become a household name.
