Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel - The Guardian

Scharf officially steps into the role September 1st, taking over from David Warrington. Warrington, who previously served as Trump's personal lawyer and counsel for his 2024 campaign, is now moving into the private sector. Scharf has a background as a federal prosecutor and has directly represented Trump in several high-profile cases, even arguing before the Supreme Court. He also previously led the National Capital Planning Commission, an agency that approved more construction projects for the former president.

This appointment places a lawyer with a clear history of defending Trump directly into a senior legal advisory position. A White House counsel helps shape legal strategy on all federal issues, impacting everything from regulatory decisions to constitutional interpretations. This change could mean a more aggressive legal posture from a future administration.

It's another high-profile appointment to watch as the political landscape shifts before the upcoming election cycle.