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

President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that the newly appointed White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who recently played a pivotal role in securing the approval for a $400 million ballroom project. Scharf will assume the role starting September 1, replacing outgoing White House counsel David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to enter the private sector.

Trump praised Scharf's toughness, strength, and intelligence, emphasizing his love for the country and respect for the law. Trump affirmed that Scharf will excel as White House Counsel. This change in the White House counsel's office occurs at a crucial time, with the midterm elections approaching and investigations into Trump and his administration looming.

As the primary White House contact for the Justice Department, the White House counsel's office handles legal and policy matters, presidential pardons, judicial appointments, judicial appointments, and reviews legislation. Additionally, it assists in managing congressional investigations and lawsuits against the president in his official capacity.

Trump previously appointed Scharf as chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, a branch of government responsible for overseeing the construction and renovation of federal buildings in the region. The ballroom project, which was approved in April, is facing legal challenges from a divided federal appeals court, which recently ruled to halt construction due to insufficient congressional approval.

Despite this setback, Trump plans to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The project is already underway, with survey work already commencing for the Trump Triumphal Arch project, which also faces legal challenges in the courts.