Trump Appoints Will Scharf as White House Counsel

President Donald J. Trump announced on Truth Social that Will Scharf will become his new White House counsel, effective September 1. The appointment marks a change in the administration’s top legal position, which had been held by David Warrington since the president’s inauguration.

Scharf, a former federal prosecutor and former counsel to the U.S. Senate, will replace Warrington, who is moving to the private sector. Trump described Scharf as “tough, strong, and…” in his post, underscoring the president’s confidence in the former prosecutor’s legal acumen. Warrington’s tenure included overseeing the administration’s legal strategy on a range of issues from executive orders to litigation.

The transition places Scharf at the center of the White House’s legal affairs, where he will advise the president, coordinate with other government attorneys, and manage litigation involving the executive branch. The move is expected to bring continuity to the counsel’s office while allowing the former counsel to pursue private‑sector opportunities.