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Trump’s legal team gets a reset as Will Scharf takes over as White House counsel
Politics·Short term·▲ +3%

Will Scharf’s arrival could tighten Trump’s legal operation before the 2026 midterms.

The White House counsel shapes legal strategy, internal risk management, and the administration’s response to investigations and election-year disputes. A loyalist in the role can matter as much as a policy announcement.

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The White House counsel shapes legal strategy, internal risk management, and the administration’s response to investigations and election-year disputes. A loyalist in the role can matter as much as a policy announcement.

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

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Trump’s legal team gets a reset as Will Scharf takes over as White House counsel

The personnel move is small, but it lands at a politically sensitive moment and puts a Trump loyalist in a key legal gatekeeping role.

Economic Times·1h ago
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