Trump Appoints Will Scharf as New White House Counsel

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Will Scharf, the staff secretary instrumental in approving the $400 million White House ballroom project, will assume the role of White House counsel and assistant to the president. Scharf's appointment is effective September 1, succeeding David Warrington, who is transitioning to the private sector.

Warrington previously served as a personal counsel and lawyer for Trump's 2024 campaign. Trump highlighted Scharf's background as a federal prosecutor and his representation of Trump in various cases, including at the Supreme Court. Scharf also led the National Capital Planning Commission, which approved the construction of the White House ballroom.

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Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law.

"Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law," Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social. "Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!"

The change in the White House counsel's office comes at a critical time, just months before the midterm elections where Trump's Republican party aims to retain control of Congress. Democrats have pledged to initiate investigations into Trump and his administration should they win in November. The White House counsel's office advises on legal and policy matters concerning the presidency, acting as the primary liaison with the Justice Department, handling presidential pardons, judicial appointments, and legislative reviews. It also manages congressional investigations and lawsuits against the president in his official capacity.

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Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!