# Trump picks Will Scharf, staff secretary, as White House counsel

President Trump has appointed Will Scharf, currently serving as staff secretary, to be the new White House counsel. The move places a trusted legal adviser in the key role overseeing the administration's legal positions and responses. Scharf takes on the position as the White House faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/09/trump-will-scharf-white-house-counsel) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:28:31 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/trump-names-will-scharf-as-white-house-counsel-ahead-of-midterms?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:21 +0000