Trump Appoints David Warrington as White House Counsel, Reassigns McGinley

Dec 4, 2024, 06:29 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David A. Warrington as Assistant to the President and Counsel to the President, a role that positions him as the top attorney in the White House. Warrington, previously Trump's personal attorney and General Counsel for his presidential campaign, will lead the Office of White House Counsel. This decision marks a change from Trump's earlier announcement of Bill McGinley for the role, who has now been reassigned to a different position. Warrington's appointment was praised for his conservative leadership, legal expertise, and his experience in high-stakes legal drama, including his work as head of his firm's Political Law practice.