Trump says Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel in September

Published August 9, 2026 8:17pm ET



President Donald Trump said Sunday that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as Assistant to the President and White House Counsel.

“I know Will well!” Trump said. “He previously represented me in numerous cases, including at the Supreme Court, during the Biden Administration’s corrupt and illegal Weaponization. He also previously served as a Federal Prosecutor, worked as an attorney in private practice, clerked for two Federal Appeals Court Judges, and was a top student at both Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Will is Tough, Smart, and Strong!”

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