President Donald Trump announced Sunday 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, having worked as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in various cases. He also helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project as the head of the National Capital Planning Commission.
Trump noted that Scharf will replace David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. The change comes at a critical juncture, just months ahead of the midterm elections, where Trump’s Republican Party will be fighting to hold on to control of Congress.
Role of White House Counsel
The White House counsel’s job is to advise on legal and policy questions related to the presidency. The office is the primary White House contact for the Justice Department and handles presidential pardons, works on judicial appointments, and reviews legislation.
The office also helps investigate and manage congressional investigations into the administration and lawsuits against the president when he is sued in his official capacity. Scharf’s experience and skills will be valuable in this role, given his background in law and his experience working with Trump.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
