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Politics · Full coverage

Trump Promotes Close Jewish Ally Will Scharf to White House Legal Advisor

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

President Trump promotes his close ally Will Scharf to White House Counsel and Assistant to the President starting September 1, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently White House Secretary, has gained public recognition and will now serve as a key legal advisor to Trump.

  • 01Will Scharf, Trump's close ally, is promoted to White House Counsel starting September 1.
  • 02Scharf replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.
  • 03Trump praised Scharf's toughness, intelligence, and patriotism on Truth Social.
  • 04Scharf has served as White House Secretary since January 2025, managing presidential documents.
  • 05He has become a public figure, often seen with Trump during executive order signings.
  • 06The new role makes Scharf a central legal advisor to the president.

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Now 14Right · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Trump Promotes Close Jewish Ally Will Scharf to White House Legal Advisor
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Trump Appoints Orthodox Jew Will Scharf as White House Legal Advisor
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Trump Appoints Orthodox Jew Will Scharf as Personal Assistant and White House Advisor

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