Trump Promotes Lawyers Like Your Local Car Wash Recommends Mechanics
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- â˘Will Scharf will become White House counsel on September 1, taking over from David Warrington.
- â˘Scharf has previously served as staff secretary and chaired the National Capital Planning Commission.
- â˘The appointment comes amid Democrats preparing for Congress to unleash subpoenas post-midterms.
On September 1, Will Scharf, formerly Trump's White House staff secretary and document wrangler, will ascend to White House counsel, just in time for the 2026 midterms â because nothing screams âlegal crisisâ like last-minute legal upgrades. Scharf isn't the first ex-personal lawyer to snag a golden ticket: Todd Blanche just snagged Attorney General and D. John Sauer, Trumpâs Supreme Court immunity gladiator, is solicitor general. Scharf even chairs the National Capital Planning Commission, which had a ballroom project starring in a real-life appellate court cliffhanger by being halted last Friday. All this drama while Democrats brace for subpoenas 'by the truckload' because apparently subpoenas are the new midterm merch.
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(1 of 3)A White House counselor-switcheroo just two months before midterms is like hiring a lifeguard after the shark attack. Letâs hope Scharf knows how to dodge subpoenas better than he dodged that ballroom court order.
Trumpâs legal squad is like a superhero team where every power involves dodging subpoenas and building impossible ballrooms.
If Scharfâs legal career had a trailer, itâd promise âCourtroom Drama and Ballroom Brawlsâ coming soon to your favorite appellate arena.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/10/2026 | Author: Andrew Pantazi
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