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Trump Appoints New White House Counsel Ahead of Midterm Subpoena Battles

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Will Scharf is set to become the new White House counsel on September 1st, a move that places him in a potentially contentious position just two months before the midterm elections. As White House counsel, Scharf will advise the president on legal matters and manage responses to congressional investigations, making his role critical if Democrats gain control of Congress and issue subpoenas. Scharf is one of several former Trump personal lawyers to assume significant legal roles within the administration. AI

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Trump Appoints New White House Counsel Ahead of Midterm Subpoena Battles

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight

    <p>White House staff secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/11/trump-deputies-take-over-powerful-dc-planning-commission" target="_blank">Will Scharf</a> will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday.</p><p><strong…

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