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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 9, 2026Miami-Dade

President Trump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Will Scharf will serve as the new White House counsel. Scharf currently serves as staff secretary and previously led the National Capital Planning Commission.

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Why It Matters

The serves as the primary legal advisor to the President, managing legal issues for the administration and overseeing the vetting of judicial and executive branch appointments.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump announced Will Scharf as the new White House counsel on Sunday.
  • Will Scharf currently serves as the White House staff secretary.
  • Scharf previously served as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission.
  • During his tenure at the National Capital Planning Commission, Scharf helped secure approval for a $400 million ballroom project.

Who's Mentioned

personDavid Warrington“Outgoing White House Counsel”personBrett Kavanaugh“Supreme Court Justice”personJack Smith“Special counsel”organizationNational Capital Planning Commission“Executive branch agency overseeing government building construction”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General”personWill Scharf“Incoming White House Counsel and current staff secretary”personAmy Coney Barrett“Supreme Court Justice”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”