to ever witness an inauguration, period. both in person and around the globe. >> reporter: in recent weeks, sean spicer was frequently replaced at the daily press briefings by deputy press secretary sarah huckabee sanders. >> don't f with me, glen. next question! >> reporter: spicer's place at the podium was widely spoofed on "saturday night live." >> and this is the new spicy. >> reporter: spicer says his departure won't be immediate, tweeting it's been an honor and a privilege to serve potus at real donald trump and this amazing country. i will continue my service through august. the president issued a statement thanking spicer. >> i'm grateful for sean's work on behalf of my administration and the american people. i wish him continued success as he moves on to pursue new opportunities. just look at his great television ratings. >> reporter: so the president there pointing to his penchant for television spectacle. and in that same vein, anthony scaramucci was asked today if we