President Donald Trump announced that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in several cases, including at the Supreme Court.
Background and Experience
Scharf has a strong background in law and has worked closely with Trump in the past. He was appointed as the head of the National Capital Planning Commission and helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project.
Trump noted that Scharf will replace David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. The change in the White House counsel’s office comes at a critical time, just months ahead of the midterm elections.
Role of the White House Counsel
The White House counsel’s job is to advise on legal and policy questions related to the presidency. The office handles presidential pardons, works on judicial appointments, and reviews legislation. It also helps investigate and manage congressional investigations into the administration and lawsuits against the president.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
