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Trump Appoints Staff Secretary Will Scharf as New White House Counsel
Just the facts
Will Scharf will succeed David Warrington, who is stepping down to return to the private legal sector after serving as White House Counsel and campaign attorney. Scharf previously served as a federal prosecutor, represented Trump in Supreme Court litigation, and led the National Capital Planning Commission. During his tenure at the commission, Scharf helped secure regional approval for a $400 million White House ballroom construction project. In his new role, Scharf will oversee executive legal policy, judicial appointments, presidential pardons, and congressional inquiries.
Why this is news
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House Counsel starting September 1.
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