US President Donald Trump announces that Will Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will become the White House’s top counsel. Multiple outlets report the appointment is part of a legal-role shakeup announced on Sunday by Trump.
Scharf is set to take over on September 1, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector. Outlets consistently describe Scharf as a longtime Trump aide and note his background as a federal prosecutor and his prior role representing Trump.
Some coverage adds additional context about Scharf’s previous government work. One outlet links him to his earlier leadership, as Trump-appointed chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, which helped secure approval for a proposed $400 million ballroom project. Other reports focus more narrowly on the staffing change and the transition date. An outlet also includes a direct remark from Trump describing Scharf positively, while others summarize the appointment without quoting the post in detail.
