White House counsel

Trump named Will Scharf as White House Counsel. As a White House staff secretary, Scharf has supported some of President Trump’s agenda elements but also pushed back against suspending due process rights for undocumented immigrants.

President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf, who previously served as staff secretary and was involved with the National Capital Planning Commission, will take over as his new White House counsel beginning Sept. 1. Scharf is replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration for the private sector. The role of White House Counsel advises on legal questions and handles matters related to judicial appointments.

President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shakeup in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1, replacing David Warrington, who has been serving since Trump’s inauguration. The president announced this appointment via Truth Social.

President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will serve as his new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington starting Sept. 1. Scharf previously headed the National Capital Planning Commission and helped secure approval for a $400 million ballroom project. The role of White House Counsel advises on legal matters related to the presidency and handles presidential pardons and appointments.

The Ticketmaster trial includes a subplot involving White House counsel's role in finalizing a deal, which a jury later found to be a monopoly. The court filing revealed the White House counsel's involvement in the deal.