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Will Scharf, longtime White House staff secretary and trusted legal advisor to the President, is set to take over as White House Counsel starting September 1—marking a major shift in the administration’s legal leadership. With deep ties to Trump’s orbit, including campaign legal work and prior roles as an appellate attorney and press aide appointer, Scharf’s rise signals he’s been quietly groomed for this power spot. His background also includes running for Missouri attorney general and advising GOP figures like Governor Bevin, proving he’s no stranger to high-stakes politics. Now, with Sean Spicer rumored to step into an acting speaker role, Scharf’s appointment could reshape how the White House handles legal strategy—and public perception—in real time.

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