President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Will Scharf, assistant to the president and White House staff secretary, will transition to the role of White House Counsel, effective September 1st. Scharf will replace David Warrington, who Trump stated will be moving to the private sector after serving as White House Counsel and campaign counsel.
Trump praised Scharf's qualifications on his Truth Social platform, noting his current role as Staff Secretary and his chairmanship of the National Capital Planning Commission. He also highlighted Scharf's previous legal experience, including representing him in cases during the Biden administration and his background as a federal prosecutor, private practice attorney, and clerk for federal appeals court judges. Trump described Scharf as "Tough, Strong, and Smart" and someone who "loves our Country, and respects the Law."
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles congratulated Scharf on his upcoming appointment via X, which was retweeted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Wiles also thanked Warrington for his service, acknowledging the White House Counsel's Office's role in securing 24 Supreme Court victories and confirming 54 judges during Trump's previous term.
Scharf has been seen in official White House photos, including in the Oval Office, sometimes delivering documents to the president for signing. Conservative commentator Josh Hammer, who co-founded "Jews Against Soros" with Scharf, told Fox News Digital that Trump had made an excellent choice, calling Scharf a "tremendous boon to the White House counsel's office."
Hammer also commented on their joint initiative, explaining their shared frustration with the perception that criticism of George Soros constitutes antisemitism, while asserting that Soros funds anti-Israel and antisemitic activities globally.