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Trump names Will Scharf White House counsel

Created at 9 Aug · 10:06 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will serve as White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1.

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Who's Involved

Will Scharf
new White House counsel and assistant to the president
Donald Trump
President announcing the appointment
Trump names Will Scharf White House counsel

↳ Why This Matters

The appointment of White House counsel is a key personnel decision for any administration, influencing legal strategy and policy implementation.

Key facts

  • Will Scharf has been named White House counsel.
  • Scharf will also serve as an assistant to the president.
  • His appointment is effective September 1.

President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will assume the role of White House counsel and assistant to the president starting September 1. Scharf previously held the position of staff secretary.

What Happens Next

01Will Scharf will begin his role on September 1.

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How It Developed

Will Scharf will become White House counsel and assistant to the president on September 1, President Donald Trump announced.

Sources

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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counselReuters
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Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counselThe Guardian
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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counselSouth China Morning Post
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Trump Names Close Aide Will Scharf as White House Counselbloomberg.com
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Will Scharf Ascends to White House Counsel | Politicsdevdiscourse.com
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Will Scharf - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org

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