Published August 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
President Trump names a new White House counsel
5 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Salon. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump named Will Scharf as the new White House counsel. Scharf had been serving as White House staff secretary.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Hill.
