Trump Names Legal Powerhouse as New White House Counsel | Durham News

Trump taps Will Scharf, his longtime legal ally and former federal prosecutor, to lead the White House counsel’s office starting September 1 — a move timed for maximum political impact ahead of midterms. Scharf, who helped confirm two Supreme Court justices and argued Trump’s immunity case before the high court, brings a hard-nosed, law-respecting pedigree to the role. His appointment continues Trump’s pattern of rewarding loyal legal staff, following Todd Blanche’s rise to attorney general. With Congress under threat and investigations looming, Scharf’s job is critical: advising on legal strategy, managing pardons, navigating judicial appointments, and defending the administration against mounting scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a05749a69b28e2e