Will Scharf appointed as White House counsel by Donald Trump FAST-MOVING
President Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf will serve as the new White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1. Scharf, who currently serves as the White House staff secretary and chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, will succeed David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector.
Scharf is a former federal prosecutor and a longtime legal ally of Trump, having represented the president in several high-profile legal matters, including cases before the Supreme Court. His background includes clerking for two federal appeals court judges and practicing law in private practice. He is an alumnus of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.
The appointment comes at a significant time for the administration, as it approaches the November midterm elections. Scharf’s previous involvement with the National Capital Planning Commission also included overseeing the approval of a controversial $400 million White House ballroom project, which was recently subject to a federal appeals court injunction.
The White House counsel's office is responsible for advising on legal and policy issues, managing congressional investigations, handling presidential pardons, and acting as the primary liaison to the Department of Justice.
Entities: David Warrington · Donald Trump · National Capital Planning Commission · White House · White House · Will Scharf
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- [● 28 SOURCES] David Warrington is leaving the White House to join the private sector. (Unknown)
- [● 21 SOURCES] The appointment of Will Scharf is effective September 1. (Donald Trump)
- [● 28 SOURCES] Scharf has previously represented Trump in Supreme Court cases. (Unknown)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Will Scharf is the chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. (Will Scharf)
- [● 28 SOURCES] Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. (Donald Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A federal appeals court ruled that construction on a $400 million ballroom project must stop because Congress had not approved it. (unspecified)
- [● 28 SOURCES] Will Scharf currently serves as the White House staff secretary. (Unknown)
- [● 23 SOURCES] Scharf is a former federal prosecutor. (Unknown)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Will Scharf leads the National Capital Planning Commission. (Various reports)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Will Scharf currently holds the position of White House Chief of Staff. (Donald Trump)
- [● 23 SOURCES] Will Scharf will serve as White House Counsel and Assistant to the President. (Unknown)
- [● 24 SOURCES] The appointment is effective starting September 1. (Unknown)