Trump Names Personal Lawyer Scharf as White House Counsel Ahead of Midterms

Trump appointed Will Scharf as White House counsel on August 10, effective September 1, replacing David Warrington. Scharf defended Trump in the federal election interference case tied to the Supreme Court's 2024 presidential immunity ruling. With midterms two months out, his command of immunity doctrine positions him to guide executive privilege claims and any post-election legal fights.