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Trump Names Close Aide Will Scharf as White House Counsel

Risingcorroborated12 outlets reported this themselves in 20 reports over 2 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 3 headlines quietly rewritten, 2 descriptions edited5 changes
  1. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 10 Aug, 06:53headline rewritten

    Trump vybral nového právního poradce Bílého domu, změna přichází před volbami do KongresuTrump vybral nového právního poradce Bílého domu

  2. onenewspage.comseen 11 Aug, 23:00description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf, currently staff secretary, will replace David Warrington as White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective 1 September. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer, helped secure approval for the $400 million White House ballroom project.

    President Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, to serve as White House counsel and assistant to the president, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, who has overseen the president's paperwork and executive orders, is expected to start on September 1. He also helped secure approval for a $400 million White House ballroom project.

  3. South China Morning Postseen 12 Aug, 05:26headline rewritten

    Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counselTrump taps loyal aide Scharf as new White House counsel

  4. The Hillseen 12 Aug, 05:26description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shakeup in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president announced on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong, and...

    President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shake-up in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president wrote on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong,...

  5. pressdemocrat.comseen 12 Aug, 12:14headline rewritten

    Trump says staff secretary Will Scharf will be new White House counselTrump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

  1. 9 Aug, 21:50Trump Names Close Aide Will Scharf as White House Counsel1 outlet
  2. 9 Aug, 22:14Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel3 outlets
  3. 9 Aug, 23:12Trump names Close Aide Will Scharf as new White House counsel 2 outlets
  4. 10 Aug, 01:04Trump Names Scharf New WH Counsel1 outlet
  5. and 6 one-off wordings
original reportingcopies
Sun, 9 August 2026peak 14 reports on Mon, 10 August 2026Mon, 10 August 2026

After the peak, new reports halved every 3 hours.

What it is about

Will ScharfPresident Donald TrumpWhite HouseDavid WarringtonDonald TrumpJulia Demaree NikhinsonNational Capital Planning CommissionTrump Republican PartyJustice DepartmentMorristown AirportSupreme CourtWashington, Washington, United StatesWhite House, District Of Columbia, United StatesWill ​ScharfPresident TrumpTruth SocialBílého domuTrumpTodd BlancheDemocratic House

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report
Bloomberg Politics1 original report
winnipegfreepress.com1 original report
The Guardian World1 original report
onenewspage.com1 original report - edited after publishing
South China Morning Post1 original report - edited after publishing
The Hill1 original report - edited after publishing
iheart.com8 original reports
Anadolu Agency (AA)1 original report
Al Jazeera English1 original report
Axios1 original report
pressdemocrat.com1 copy echoing PBS NewsHour - edited after publishing
PBS NewsHour1 original report
9 Aug, 21:50over 17 hours10 Aug, 15:03

1 report left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 19 original reports, 1 reprint

  1. Sun, 9 August 2026

    6 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics21:50first to report

      President Donald Trump named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf to be the White House’s top lawyer.

    • winnipegfreepress.com22:14

      WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project.

    • The Guardian World22:28

      Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September Donald Trump announced on Sunday that ⁠Will ​Scharf, the staff secretary who helped secure approval for the $400m White House ballroom project, will become ⁠White House counsel and assistant to the president. Effective 1 September, Scharf will replace David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. Warrington ​formerly served ​as a ​personal counsel and a...

    • onenewspage.com22:28edited after publishing

      President Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, to serve as White House counsel and assistant to the president, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, who has overseen the president's paperwork and executive orders, is expected to start on September 1. He also helped secure approval for a $400 million White House ballroom project.

    • South China Morning Post22:52edited after publishing

      previouslyTrump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

      US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the US$400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning September 1, Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. Trump noted that Scharf previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented him in...

    • The Hill23:12edited after publishing

      President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shake-up in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president wrote on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong,...

  2. Mon, 10 August 2026

    13 reports
    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • iheart.com01:04

      President Trump appoints Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will assume his new role on September 1, bringing extensive legal experience to the position.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)01:25

      Scharf, currently White House staff secretary, will become assistant to president and White House counsel effective Sept. 1

    • ČT24 (Czechia)02:41edited after publishing

      previouslyTrump vybral nového právního poradce Bílého domu, změna přichází před volbami do Kongresu

      Novým hlavním právním poradcem Bílého domu a asistentem prezidenta se od 1. září stane Will Scharf. Dosud působil jako tajemník personálu Bílého domu a zajišťoval administrativu spojenou s prezidentovou agendou. Oznámil to americký prezident Donald Trump v příspěvku na své sociální síti Truth Social.

    • Al Jazeera English04:00

      Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.

    • Axios11:50

      White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday. Why it matters: Scharf begins his job just two months before the midterms, when a possible Democratic House could put him at the center of fights over subpoenas, testimony and executive privilege. The big picture: Scharf is the latest of Trump's former personal lawyers to land a powerful legal job in the administration. Todd Blanche, another former Trump lawyer, was...

    • PBS NewsHour15:03

      Democrats have vowed to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration if they are successful in November.

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