Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
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Donald Trump appointed Will Scharf, previously staff secretary who helped approve the $400 million White House ballroom project, as the new White House counsel starting 1 September. Scharf will replace David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector after serving as counsel for Trump's 2024 campaign.
Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Will Scharf, the staff secretary who helped secure approval for the $400m White House ballroom project, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president. Effective 1 September, Scharf will replace David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. Warrington formerly served as a personal counsel and a lawyer for Trump’s 2024 campaign. Continue reading...