President-elect Donald Trump has selected William Owen Scharf to serve as assistant to the president and White House staff secretary, as announced in a statement on Saturday. Scharf, a former member of Trump's legal team, becomes the fourth personal attorney of Trump to join the new administration.
In the statement, Trump praised Scharf's legal expertise, stating, 'Will is a highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team.'
The role of White House staff secretary is a pivotal yet often overlooked position within the West Wing. The staff secretary is responsible for managing the flow of documents to the president from various areas of the administration and federal government. This position is considered one of the most influential within the White House.
Given President Trump's preference for swift executive action, the staff secretary's role is particularly significant in his administration. The staff secretary plays a key role in ensuring that executive orders are promptly prepared and delivered to the president.
