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Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel

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Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington starting September 1. Scharf, who previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in various legal cases, including at the Supreme Court, also played a role in securing approval for a US$400 million ballroom project as staff secretary and chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. Trump expressed confidence in Scharf's abilities, highlighting his toughness, intelligence, and respect for the law. AI

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Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

    US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the US$400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginn…

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