Will Scharf

Background & current role

Will Scharf serves as White House Staff Secretary. The Staff Secretary is a key gatekeeping role in the presidential paper process, and current White House galleries identify Scharf in that position while handling legislation and presidential documents.

Current record notes: Current formal role: White House Staff Secretary. President Trump announced that Scharf will become White House Counsel effective September 1, 2026, replacing David Warrington. Until that effective date, the counsel role is listed as designated/future rather than current.

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Position & relationship

Position / relationship

White House Staff Secretary; White House Counsel-designate

Affiliation / context

Administration appointee; presidential paperwork and policy process

Directory

Advisers & Envoys

Profile status

Maintained public-record profile

Service dates

See role history

Documented current/future role notes

• Current formal role: White House Staff Secretary.
• President Trump announced that Scharf will become White House Counsel effective September 1, 2026, replacing David Warrington. Until that effective date, the counsel role is listed as designated/future rather than current.
• The profile distinguishes formal current office from an announced future appointment.

Fairness & uncertainty note

Official titles, former titles and informal advisory relationships are distinguished explicitly. Proximity to the President is not treated as proof of authority or wrongdoing.