Trump Names Will Scharf White House Counsel, Replacing Warrington
Trump elevates his current staff secretary and former Supreme Court advocate to the top legal post, effective September 1, as David Warrington departs for the private sector.
First Published: August 9, 2026, 1:39 PM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump named Will Scharf, the current WHITE HOUSE staff secretary and a former Supreme Court advocate for the president, as the next White House Counsel, effective September 1.
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