Anthony Scaramucci will hold the fundraiser May 19 on Staten Island. | AP Photo Scaramucci to host fundraiser for Grimm

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is headlining a fundraiser in support of former Rep. Michael Grimm's GOP primary bid in New York’s 11th Congressional District. Grimm is challenging incumbent Dan Donovan.

Scaramucci's support comes as Grimm — who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud in 2014, resigned his seat in 2015 and then served eight months in prison — is trying to demonstrate his closeness to the president.


The fundraiser will be held May 19 on Staten Island. The primary election takes place June 26.