Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf as White House counsel, effective September 1. Scharf, who previously served as White House Staff Secretary, will replace David Warrington, who is moving to the private sector. In his new role, Scharf will also hold the title of assistant to the president and will be the White House's chief legal officer. Scharf has a background as a federal prosecutor and has worked on several legal cases for Trump, including the presidential immunity case. He also oversaw the approval of a disputed White House ballroom project. Trump praised Scharf on Truth Social, highlighting his legal experience and intelligence.

Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf, currently the staff secretary, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1st. Scharf, who previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in legal cases, including at the Supreme Court, also led the National Capital Planning Commission, which approved the $400 million White House ballroom project. He will replace David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector after serving as a personal counsel and lawyer for Trump's 2024 campaign. This personnel change occurs as the midterm elections approach and the White House counsel's office plays a crucial role in advising on legal matters, handling pardons, and managing investigations and lawsuits.

President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become his new White House Counsel, effective September 1st. Scharf, currently the staff secretary and former head of the National Capital Planning Commission, will replace David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector. Trump stated Scharf is "Tough, Strong, and Smart" and has prior experience as a federal prosecutor and representing him in legal cases. This personnel change occurs shortly before the midterm elections and amid potential congressional investigations into the administration. The White House Counsel's office provides legal and policy advice, handles pardons, judicial appointments, legislative reviews, and manages investigations and lawsuits against the president.