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Trump’s legal team is shaking up with a major move: Will Scharf, his longtime attorney and former Staff Secretary, is stepping into the role of White House Counsel starting September 1. With midterms looming and Democrats eyeing investigations, Scharf’s appointment — backed by his Supreme Court experience and deep ties to Trump’s legal strategy — signals a powerful shift. He’s helped navigate high-stakes cases including presidential immunity and judicial appointments like Kavanaugh and Barrett. As Trump’s legal circle reshuffles again — with Todd Blanche now Attorney General — Scharf brings not just courtroom chops but also a track record of managing executive power, from signing orders to overseeing controversial projects like the $400M ballroom, now under legal scrutiny.

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