A strategic realignment is underway in President Trump's White House, as the America First leader announced critical personnel shifts, ensuring his administration is staffed by top-tier talent committed to the nation's future. The President revealed Ben Moss will step into the pivotal role of Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary, succeeding the "truly outstanding" Will Scharf, who moves into the crucial position of White House Counsel.
This carefully orchestrated transition highlights President Trump’s commitment to building a formidable team of experienced, principled conservatives. Moss's appointment is effective September 2nd, while Scharf begins his new duties as White House Counsel on September 1st.
President Trump himself lauded Moss on his Truth Social account, declaring, "Ben has been tremendous as Deputy Staff Secretary and, before that, as Policy Director to the Vice President." The President detailed Moss's impressive background, noting, "Ben started in Government as General Counsel to JD Vance in the United States Senate, after serving as a Law Clerk to a Highly Respected Federal Appeals Court Judge, and a lawyer in private practice."
Further emphasizing Moss’s qualifications and dedication, Trump added, "He was a top student at the University of Chicago Law School, one of the best Law Schools in the Country and, more importantly, he is a Patriot who loves our beautiful Country. He will do a great job as Staff Secretary. Congratulations Ben!" This isn't just about academic prowess; it's about deep-seated American values guiding the levers of power.
Will Scharf, who is transitioning to White House Counsel, earned high praise from President Trump for his tenure as Staff Secretary: "Will did a truly outstanding job as Staff Secretary, and will no doubt be an amazing White House Counsel." Scharf's experience also includes a remarkable incident earlier in August, when he was reportedly among the White House staff secretly escorted to a decoy plane alongside President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, departing the NATO summit in Turkey. Such a detail underscores the gravity and high stakes involved in serving at the highest levels of the Trump administration.
The role of the White House Staff Secretary is far from merely administrative. It is, as insiders know, the "central nervous system of Oval Office paper flow."
This operational gatekeeper controls every memo, executive order, action paper, and briefing document that reaches the President’s desk. Moss's ascent from Deputy Staff Secretary, combined with his background as JD Vance’s former domestic policy director and Senate counsel, signals a seamless and robust alignment between the Vice President's policy efforts and the Oval Office's final decision-making process. This ensures that only well-vetted, America First initiatives make it to the President's desk.
Indeed, sharp-eyed observers may have already caught a glimpse of Moss at work during the recent Oval Office signing event for President Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America"—a bold move reflecting a commitment to American identity and sovereignty.
President Trump continues to demonstrate his unparalleled ability to assemble a team of dedicated patriots, ensuring that the White House operates with efficiency, unwavering loyalty, and a clear vision for the future of our great nation. These strategic appointments are not just about filling roles; they are about fortifying the America First agenda against all odds.
