politics
Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September
TL;DR
- Will Scharf appointed as White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1st.
- Scharf replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.
- Scharf has prior experience as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in several cases.
- He led the National Capital Planning Commission, which approved the $400 million White House ballroom project.
- The appointment occurs ahead of the midterm elections and potential Democratic investigations.
- The White House counsel's office advises on legal issues, manages pardons, appointments, and investigations.