Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington
Summary
Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf as the new White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1. Scharf replaces David Warrington, who will move to the private sector.
Key Points
- Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become White House counsel and assistant to the president starting September 1.
- Scharf is currently White House staff secretary and has also served as chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission.
- Trump said Scharf previously represented him in several cases, including at the Supreme Court, and had also worked as a federal prosecutor and private-practice attorney.
- David Warrington is leaving the White House role for the private sector after serving as Trump’s personal attorney and campaign legal adviser.
