Trump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel

President Donald Trump announced that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will assume the role of White House counsel effective September 1. The appointment marks a shift in the administration’s senior legal team, with Scharf moving from a coordination-focused position to the chief legal advisor to the president.

Scharf, who has served as Staff Secretary since the start of Trump’s term, brings extensive experience in managing the flow of information to the president and overseeing the review of policy documents. The transition follows the departure of the previous counsel and is expected to maintain continuity in legal guidance for the White House. The change takes effect on September 1, positioning Scharf as the primary point of contact for legal matters affecting the administration.