Will Scharf Takes White House Counsel Role | Lubbock News

Will Scharf, Trump’s longtime legal ally and former staff secretary, is set to become White House Counsel starting September 1 — a pivotal move as midterm elections loom and Democrats prepare to scrutinize the administration. With a track record of defending Trump in high-stakes cases, including Supreme Court battles over presidential immunity, Scharf brings deep institutional knowledge and ties to key judicial appointments like Kavanaugh and Barrett. His role will be critical in navigating legal challenges, coordinating with DOJ, and managing investigations. Meanwhile, Todd Blanche — who handled Trump’s New York trial — has been confirmed as Attorney General, signaling a major consolidation of Trump’s legal team in Washington. Scharf’s prior duties included overseeing executive orders and chairing the National Capital Planning Commission, which recently approved a $400M ballroom project amid ongoing legal disputes. 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/869dd66ae27fb9c3