President Donald Trump has appointed attorney William Scharf as the new White House Staff Secretary, a crucial role in managing document flow to the Oval Office.
At a Glance
- William Scharf, a former Trump personal attorney, appointed as White House Staff Secretary
- The role involves managing paper flow to the president and working in close proximity
- Scharf’s legal background and experience with Supreme Court confirmations highlighted
- Trump praised Scharf’s skills and role in recent legal victories
- Appointment underscores Trump’s strategy of bringing trusted legal advisors into administration
Trump Taps Trusted Attorney for Key White House Role
You may have never heard of William Scharf, but he’s about to matter a lot
President Donald Trump has appointed Scharf as the White House Staff Secretary. The Trump confidante, who previously served as one of Trump’s personal attorneys, brings a wealth of legal experience to this critical position. The staff secretary role is pivotal in managing the flow of documents to the president, requiring both legal acumen and organizational prowess.
Trump expressed high confidence in Scharf’s abilities, citing his recent legal accomplishments.
“Will is a highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team. He has played a key role in defeating the Election Interference and Lawfare waged against me, including by winning the Historic Immunity Decision in the Supreme Court,” Trump said.
Trump taps personal lawyer Will Scharf for White House staff secretary https://t.co/1UqQgjhlFj
— POLITICO (@politico) November 16, 2024
Scharf’s Legal Background and Experience
Scharf’s appointment comes with an impressive legal pedigree. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, he has served as a federal prosecutor and played a significant role in the confirmations of Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. His experience extends to clerking for two Federal Appeals Court Judges and working at prestigious firms such as James Otis Law Firm and CRC Advisors.
“Staff secretary is one of the most powerful positions in the White House, and President Trump is showing how much confidence he has in Will Scharf,” Ken Klukowski, a legal expert, noted.
Scharf’s appointment aligns with Trump’s strategy of bringing trusted legal advisors into key administration roles. This approach has seen other attorneys like Todd Blanche, Emil Bove, and John Sauer take on important positions within the Trump team.
Scharf’s selection tells us that, this time around, Trump is taking no chances with his staff. Everyone he appoints is loyal, knows him well, and is aligned with his goals – so we should expect Scharf to get things done. And get them done right.
