White House staff secretary Will Scharf, who is Jewish, has been chosen to assume the role of White House counsel and assistant to the president starting September 1, US President Donald Trump announced Sunday in a Truth Social post.
"It is my Great Honor to announce that, effective September 1st, Will Scharf will become Assistant to the President and White House Counsel, replacing a man, David Warrington, who has done a truly outstanding job as White House Counsel and, before that, for my Presidential Campaign. David will be going on to the Private Sector," Trump stated.
"Will has done an amazing job in his current role as White House Staff Secretary, and has also served as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. I know Will well! He previously represented me in numerous cases, including at the Supreme Court, during the Biden Administration’s corrupt and illegal campaign of Weaponization. He also previously served as a Federal Prosecutor, worked as an attorney in private practice, clerked for two Federal Appeals Court Judges, and was a top student at both Princeton University, and Harvard Law School," the President continued.
He added, Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!"
Scharf grew up in a Modern Orthodox household after being born into a Jewish family in New York City in 1986.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Princeton University in 2008, where he actively participated in Chabad and the Center for Jewish Life while heading the Chabad Student Board. In 2011, Scharf graduated with a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
Trump initially named Scharf as his White House staff secretary on November 16, 2024, prior to the start of his second term. In that position, Scharf managed executive orders awaiting the president's signature.
Later, in July 2025, Trump additionally appointed Scharf to serve as chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission.