TRUMP NAMES WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| The Hill News | TRUMP NAMES WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL | 2 hrs ago |
| JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - | TRUMP NAMES JEWISH WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT | 4 mins ago |
| US news | The Guardian | TRUMP APPOINTS STAFF SECRETARY WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL | 2 hrs ago |
| News - South China Morning Post | TRUMP ANNOUNCES STAFF SECRETARY WILL SCHARF WILL BE HIS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL | 2 hrs ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Will Scharf, the current Staff Secretary, will become the White House counsel. The appointment will take effect on September 1, replacing David Warrington, who has served in the role since Trump’s inauguration and is moving to the private sector.
According to The Hill News, Trump posted the change on Truth Social, describing Scharf as "Tough, Strong, …". The Associated Press and The Guardian both reported the same announcement, noting that the transition reflects a shake‑up of the key legal position within the administration. Scharf’s new responsibilities will include advising the president on all legal matters, a role previously held by Warrington.
The White House counsel is the president’s chief legal adviser and plays a crucial role in shaping policy, ensuring compliance with the law, and handling legal crises. Replacing the long‑time incumbent signals a shift in the administration’s legal strategy.
- Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel effective September 1.
- Scharf replaces David Warrington, who is headed to the private sector.
- Trump praised Scharf as "Tough, Strong" in a Truth Social post.
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- TRUMP ANNOUNCES STAFF SECRETARY WILL SCHARF WILL BE HIS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
Associated Press • 2 hrs ago • TOP - TRUMP APPOINTS STAFF SECRETARY WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
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News - South China Morning Post • 2 hrs ago • CHINA