Donald Trump announced the appointment of Will Shafer as White House…
Donald Trump announced the appointment of Will Shafer as White House Counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1, replacing David Warrington, who is moving to the private sector. Shafer previously served as Trump's personal attorney and led the National Commission on Capital Planning, which approved construction of a new ballroom in the White House.
Consensus
- Donald Trump announced the appointment of Will Shafer to a position in the White House.
- The appointment is effective September 1.
- Will Shafer will replace David Warrington in the role.
- David Warrington is transitioning to the private sector.
- Will Shafer previously served as a personal attorney for Donald Trump.
- Will Shafer led the National Commission on Capital Planning.
- The National Commission approved the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
- The appointment was announced via Truth Social.
Points of divergence
- Will Shafer's last position was head of the National Commission on Capital Planning. — kommersant
- Will Shafer currently holds the post of responsible secretary of the White House staff. — tg_echoonline_news
- Will Shafer is currently the responsible secretary of the White House staff. — vesti
- The appellate court in Washington halted above-ground construction of the ballroom, stating that Congress approval is required for such major renovations. — tg_echoonline_news
- Trump described Shafer as 'resilient, strong, and smart' and said he loves the country and respects the law. — vesti
- Trump also appointed William Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence and retained him in his role at the housing finance agency. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Trump appointed a new White House lawyer — Коммерсантъ
- Trump Appoints Will Sharpe as His Advisor and Assistant, Who Currently Holds the Post of Chief of Staff... — ЭХО / Новости
- Will Sharf appointed as Trump's assistant and White House legal counsel — Вести
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