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Trump Names Will Scharf White House Counsel Amid Ballroom Fight

8/10/2026

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Trump Names Scharf

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become White House counsel on September 1, succeeding David Warrington.
His appointment highlights the $400 million White House ballroom, which a federal appeals court halted because Congress never approved it.
Democrats pledged investigations if they control Congress after the November 2026 midterms.
Scharf previously helped argue the 2024 Supreme Court case that granted presidents broad immunity.

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Trump Names

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel on September 1.
Chief of staff Susie Wiles noted the hire reflects Scharf’s loyalty, toughness and promises many future wins, echoing Trump’s praise.
Scharf previously chaired the National Capital Planning Commission, approving the $400 million White House ballroom.
The federal prosecutor served as White House staff secretary, handling the president’s documents and orders.

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Trump Names Scharf

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become White House counsel on September 1, succeeding David Warrington.
The announcement highlights that an appeals court halted the $400 million White House ballroom, approved by the commission Scharf chairs, pending Supreme Court review.
Scharf presently serves as White House staff secretary, overseeing paperwork, executive orders and correspondence.
The attorney earned Princeton and Harvard Law degrees and served as a prosecutor in Missouri.

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Democratic leaders said they will launch investigations into the administration if they win control of Congress in the November 2026 midterm elections.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Trump Names Scharf

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will become White House counsel on September 1, succeeding David Warrington.
His appointment highlights the $400 million White House ballroom, which a federal appeals court halted because Congress never approved it.
Democrats pledged investigations if they control Congress after the November 2026 midterms.
Scharf previously helped argue the 2024 Supreme Court case that granted presidents broad immunity.

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