Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf, who helped secure ballroom approval, will be his new White House counsel
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President Trump has announced the appointment of White House staff secretary Will Scharf as his new White House counsel, effective September 1. Scharf succeeds previous roles overseeing presidential paperwork and executive orders and previously ran as a candidate for Missouri Attorney General in 2024 before joining the administration's staff.
The appointment comes as Democrats vow to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration should they succeed in the upcoming November elections. Scharf is noted for helping secure approval for a White House ballroom during his tenure.
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PBS NewsHour (US)Focuses on political friction and upcoming Democratic investigations.
CBS News (US) (US)Emphasizes his current responsibilities and upcoming start date.
KSDK (St. Louis, US) (US)Highlights his Missouri political background and AG candidacy.
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