Readers' best comments: Sean Spicer had all he could take from Trump

Sean Spicer submitted his resignation as the White House spokesman shortly after President Trump named Anthony Scaramucci as the new communications director. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar: 

Spicey was not a bright guy, but he became a legend. I hate to see him go, but his memory will live on. Melissa McCarthy can retire her “Saturday Night Live” Sean Spicer costume.

I would love to see him dish the dirt on Trump and his extremely dysfunctional White House, but these people often don’t. They are so misguided that they won’t even be honest when given the chance. Of course, knowing Trump, Spicer may have had to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

— Michael Poquette

This is the most incompetent administration in the history of our country. The entire world — except for Trump supporters — is laughing at us.

— Kyle Lawrence

I don’t know whether to pity Spicer for taking the job in the first place, or to applaud him for finally showing what little bit of self-esteem he had left.

— Jack Candy

Congratulations, Spicer. The good news is that you can reclaim your soul, self-esteem and dignity, and start to rehabilitate your credibility.

— Edward Scott

I felt bad for Spicer from day one. Having to stand in front of cameras and lie for the boy-president is a new kind of hell. Thanks for trying, Sean, you lasted longer than I thought.

— Ron Schofield

With all the politics and passion in Washington, we sometimes forget these people are public servants, sacrificing a lot to try to do what’s good for the country. Although I’m a Democrat and no fan of Trump, I had a weird admiration for Spicer. He really put a lot into an impossible job. The president would say things like the sun came up in the West this morning, then push Spicer to try to explain why this is true. For a long time he did everything to make it work, then he finally said I’m out of here — both speak to the fact that he’s a solid guy.

— Jerry Schulz

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