New White House counsel could face Democrats’ scrutiny post-midterms
Will Scharf also chairs the National Capital Planning Commission, a body that oversees projects like the White House ballroom and Trump’s triumphal arch
President Donald Trump's freshly appointed White House counsel, Will Scharf, may become the subject of intense scrutiny from Democrats following the midterms. With the Democratic party gearing up for a series of investigations, Scharf will undoubtedly become the legal representative for grappling with subpoena battles and potentially participating in some Democratic inquiries.
As the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, Scharf oversees significant projects like the White House ballroom and Trump's triumphal arch, which are of particular interest to Democrats. The commission also has control over the Federal Reserve's ongoing renovations; last year, Scharf accompanied Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to the central bank during the height of Trump's efforts to influence its monetary policy.
In his new role as counsel, Scharf will have to navigate House Democrats' upcoming investigations into businesses that have developed relationships with the administration.
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