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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Will Scharf, currently the staff secretary, will take on the role starting September 1.
President Donald Trump has made a change in his administration, naming a new White House counsel. Will Scharf, currently the staff secretary, will take on the role starting September 1. Scharf has previously served as a federal prosecutor and has represented Trump in several cases.
Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who is leaving to join the private sector. Trump has expressed confidence in Scharf's abilities, noting his experience and respect for the law. Further details on this development are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
The change comes at a significant time, just months ahead of the midterms, but additional information on the implications of this move is not provided in the initial report.
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Category: government Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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