Trump has selected Will Scharf to serve as White House Counsel, with the appointment taking effect on September 1
Donald Trump has appointed White House staff secretary Will Scharf as counsel, taking over from David Warrington, who is departing for the private sector.
US President Donald Trump has appointed White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, promoting him to the administration’s highest legal role.
On Sunday, Trump announced that Scharf would take on the role of White House counsel and assistant to the president, starting September 1.
Scharf currently holds the position of White House staff secretary, responsible for managing administrative operations within the Oval Office. In his new position, he will serve as the primary legal adviser to the administration.
Scharf has also directed the National Capital Planning Commission, which sanctioned the plans for the construction of Trump’s proposed White House ballroom.
Trump announced that the current White House counsel, David Warrington, would depart from the administration to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Warrington has previously acted as Trump’s personal counsel and has also been involved as a lawyer for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
