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Trump Names New White House Counsel Will Scharf

Updated 2026-08-09 23:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump has appointed Will Scharf as his new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington who is moving to the private sector. The appointment will take effect on September 1st.

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The Hill
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.
2026-08-09 23:12 UTC
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