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UPDATED Aug 10, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
Aug 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Trump Names Will Scharf White House Counsel
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President Donald Trump named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Named Will Scharf as White House counsel
WHEN: Reported Aug 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: As an appointment to serve as the White House’s top lawyer
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