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Trump’s legal team gets a reshuffle as Will Scharf takes White House counsel role
Politics·Short term·▼ -4%

Scharf’s appointment will tighten Trump’s legal operation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The move puts a close Trump ally in a sensitive legal role at a politically charged moment.

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The move puts a close Trump ally in a sensitive legal role at a politically charged moment.

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Donald Trump has named Will Scharf as White House counsel, replacing David Warrington from September 1. Scharf, a former federal prosecutor and Trump lawyer, helped win approval for the administration’s $400 million White House ballroom project and will handle legal issues before the 2026 midterm elections.

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Trump’s legal team gets a reshuffle as Will Scharf takes White House counsel role

The president has named his staff secretary to replace David Warrington, keeping a trusted ally at the center of legal strategy.

Economic Times·1h ago
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