Will Scharf is the White House Counsel for Donald Trump. Scharf was named to his position in August 2026.
Presidential Immunity Scandal
Scharf was part of the team that in the Supreme Court that Trump was immune from prosecution for his role in encouraging the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
White House Ballroom Scandal
Scharf oversaw approval of the ballroom project that saw Trump destroy part of the White House to build a new ballroom.
One of the first political bloggers in the world, Oliver Willis has operated OliverWillis.com since 2000. Contributor at Media Matters for America and The American Independent. Follow on Twitter at @owillis. Full bio.