Lawyer Behind Trump’s Immunity Win Named White House Counsel
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
Aug 10, 2026
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
Aug 10, 2026
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Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight
White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday. Why it matters: Scharf begins his job just two months before the midterms, when a possible Democratic House could put him at the center of fights over subpoenas, testimony and executive privilege. The big picture: Scharf is the latest of Trump's former personal lawyers to land a powerful legal job in the administration. Todd Blanche, another former Trump lawyer, was confirm
Aug 10, 2026
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shakeup in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president announced on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong, and…
Aug 9, 2026