Story highlights Scaramucci tweets he will not be hosting an event Friday

The former WH communications director has said he believes his story is being misconstrued

(CNN) Anthony Scaramucci will no longer host an online event Friday, according to a tweet posted on his personal Twitter account Thursday afternoon.

"No Press Event Tomorrow: Focusing on Family, My Work in The Private Sector. #MovingForward Stay Tuned!" Scaramucci's tweet reads.

No Press Event Tomorrow: Focusing on Family, My Work in The Private Sector. #MovingForward Stay Tuned! — Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) August 3, 2017

Following his departure from the White House after just five days as communications director, Scaramucci said he was planning to host on Friday an online event, during which he would address the American people directly.

Scaramucci said the event would give him the opportunity to reach and communicate with the President's base.

Although his time as communications director was notably short, Scaramucci told CNN he only anticipated being in the position six to nine months. Scaramucci said he was brought into the White House as a "special purpose vehicle" to disrupt the culture of leaking and counterproductive infighting.

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