Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president

The Jerusalem Post reports that President Donald Trump has named Jewish staff secretary Will Scharf as the new White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1. Scharf, who excelled at Princeton University and Harvard Law School, has been praised by Trump for his toughness, strength, and intelligence. Trump also announced that current White House counsel David Warrington will be moving to the private sector, having served as a personal counsel and lawyer for Trump's 2024 campaign.

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