WASHINGTON, August 10. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of attorney Will Scharf, who previously represented him in court, as his assistant and White House Counsel.

"It is my Great Honor to announce that, effective September 1st, Will Scharf will become Assistant to the President and White House Counsel, replacing a man, David Warrington, who has done a truly outstanding job as White House Counsel and, before that, for my Presidential Campaign. David will be going on to the Private Sector," he said on Truth Social.

Trump said Scharf "has done an amazing job" in his current role as White House staff secretary and also served as chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. "I know Will well! He previously represented me in numerous cases, including at the Supreme Court, during the Biden Administration’s corrupt and illegal campaign of Weaponization," he said.

The US president added that Scharf previously served as a federal prosecutor, worked as an attorney in private practice, clerked for two federal appeals court judges and was a top student at both Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

"Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!" Trump said.

The White House Counsel advises the US president and the administration on legal matters, including the signing of legislation, pardon decisions and potential conflicts of interest.