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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has appointed White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, effective September 1, replacing David Warrington who is leaving for the private sector.
- Scharf, a longtime legal ally of Trump, previously worked on the presidential immunity case and oversaw the approval of Trump’s controversial $400 million White House ballroom project.
- Scharf’s appointment comes ahead of the November midterm elections, at a time when Democrats have pledged to investigate Trump and his administration if they gain control of Congress.
- Scharf has a history with Trump’s legal team, including work on the federal election interference case and involvement in judicial confirmations during Trump’s first term.
- The White House counsel role is critical for advising on legal and constitutional matters, reviewing legislation, and managing responses to lawsuits and congressional probes, highlighting the significance of Scharf’s elevation amid ongoing legal and political challenges.
