Source: Fortune
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel, effective September 1. Scharf, who previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in several cases, including at the Supreme Court, was also instrumental in securing approval for Trump’s $400 million ballroom project. The shakeup comes ahead of the midterm elections, where Trump’s Republican Party is fighting to hold control of Congress. The White House counsel’s office advises on legal and policy questions related to the presidency.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Trump’s decision to appoint Scharf as White House counsel comes at a critical time, with midterm elections looming and Democrats vowing to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration. Scharf’s previous work on the ballroom project, which was approved despite a divided federal appeals court ruling, raises questions about the administration’s priorities. Trump has vowed to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. The White House counsel’s office will play a key role in navigating these challenges.
It’s a familiar pattern: a new face in a critical role, just in time for a big fight.
Author: Evan Null
