Published August 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Trump names aide to step into White House counsel post
6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump named staff secretary Will Scharf as his new White House counsel. Scharf previously helped secure ballroom approval for Trump.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 20 hr ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Fox News.
