President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Will Scharf will serve as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington in the role. Scharf had been serving as staff secretary in the Trump administration before the promotion.

Scharf gained national prominence as one of the attorneys who argued for presidential immunity before the Supreme Court, a case that resulted in a landmark ruling in Trump's favor. That legal victory established broad immunity protections for presidents acting in their official capacity, a decision with wide-ranging implications for executive power.

The White House counsel position is among the most consequential legal roles in any administration, responsible for advising the president on the legal limits of executive actions, overseeing judicial nominations, and managing the administration's legal exposure. Scharf's appointment signals a continued emphasis on legal strategy within the Trump White House.

David Warrington, who had held the counsel position, is departing the role. No official reason for the transition was provided in initial announcements. Warrington himself had a history of legal work on behalf of Trump's political interests before taking the White House role.

Scharf's background includes time as a federal prosecutor and work in private practice focused on complex litigation. His elevation from staff secretary to the top White House legal post represents a significant step in his career trajectory within the Trump orbit.