Trump Appoints Will Sharf as White House Counsel and Vice President’s Deputy

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a significant personnel change within the White House. Will Sharf will step into the positions of White House Counsel and Deputy to the Vice President, effective September 1, 2026. This appointment sees Sharf succeed David Warrington, who will transition to the private sector after a successful tenure as White House Counsel and his prior work on Trump’s election campaign.

President Trump expressed his confidence in Sharf, whom he knows well, highlighting the lawyer’s past support in various legal cases, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump also noted Sharf’s background as a federal prosecutor, his experience in private law, and his service as a judicial clerk for two federal appellate court judges.

Reports indicate that Sharf was raised in a Jewish family. In January 2025, the Associated Press detailed Sharf’s role in the Trump administration, describing his prominent presence alongside the President in the early days of his return to power, where he was involved in preparing documents and executive orders for Trump’s signature.

Sharf’s responsibilities extended beyond being present for executive order announcements. He is recognized as a key figure in managing information flow and presidential office affairs. Prior to joining the new administration, Sharf was part of Trump’s legal team. He previously served as Director of Policy for former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens and worked on the 2016 campaign of Republican candidate Catherine Hanaway.

Trump initially appointed Sharf as White House Counsel in November 2024. Sharf is among several attorneys who have joined Trump’s administration following their legal representation of the President. Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who defended Trump in the New York hush-money criminal case, were also appointed to senior positions within the U.S. Department of Justice.