Beirut: US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel, replacing David Warrington in the administration's top legal position.

According to Anadolu Agency, Scharf will take over as White House counsel and assistant to the president effective Sept. 1, Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Warrington, whom Trump praised for his work as White House counsel and on Trump's presidential campaign, will leave the administration for the private sector.

Trump expressed his appreciation for Warrington's service, stating, "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, without elaborating.

Scharf, who previously chaired the National Capital Planning Commission, has a longstanding relationship with Trump, having represented him in several cases, including before the US Supreme Court during the Biden administration. Trump also highlighted Scharf's legal and academic background, noting his experience as a federal prosecutor, work in private practice, and clerkships for two federal appeals court judges, as well as his education at Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

Trump concluded by expressing his confidence in Scharf's abilities, stating, "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!"