President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Will Scharf will soon take over as White House counsel. According to a post on Truth Social, Scharf's new role is set to begin on September 1st.
Trump praised Scharf in the post, stating that he has done an "amazing job" as White House Staff Secretary and has also served as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. The president noted that Scharf previously represented him in numerous cases, including at the Supreme Court, during the Biden administration's campaign to weaponize government agencies.
Scharf is a seasoned attorney who has worked in both public and private practice. He clerked for two Federal Appeals Court judges and was a top student at Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Trump described Scharf as "Tough, Strong, and Smart" and expressed confidence that he will do a great job as White House counsel.
The outgoing White House counsel, David Warrington, is set to leave the position on September 1st and move into the private sector. Trump praised Warrington for his service, noting that he had helped deliver 24 Supreme Court victories and the confirmation of 54 judges during his tenure.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles congratulated Scharf on his new role in a post on X, which was retweeted by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Conservative commentator Josh Hammer also praised Trump's choice, describing Scharf as a "tremendous boon" to the White House counsel's office.
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