Trump Names Scharf as New White House Counsel | Virginia Beach News

Trump’s legal team is shaking up with a major move: Will Scharf, his longtime attorney and former Staff Secretary, is stepping into the role of White House Counsel starting September 1. With midterms looming and Democrats eyeing investigations, Scharf’s appointment — backed by his Supreme Court experience and deep ties to Trump’s legal strategy — signals a powerful shift. He’s helped navigate high-stakes cases including presidential immunity and judicial appointments like Kavanaugh and Barrett. As Trump’s legal circle reshuffles again — with Todd Blanche now Attorney General — Scharf brings not just courtroom chops but also a track record of managing executive power, from signing orders to overseeing controversial projects like the $400M ballroom, now under legal 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/cb251a5eeee2981f