David Warrington, a seasoned campaign lawyer for President-elect Trump, has been selected to serve as White House counsel in the upcoming administration, replacing an earlier appointee.
In his announcement, Trump confirmed that Warrington would not only take on the role of top attorney in the White House but also serve as an assistant to the president. Praising Warrington’s past work, Trump stated, “Dave has represented me well as my personal attorney and as General Counsel for my Presidential Campaign.”
William McGinley reassigned to lead government efficiency initiative with Musk
This decision marks a change from Trump’s mid-November announcement, which named William McGinley, a former attorney in his first administration, as White House counsel. Instead, McGinley has been reassigned to the “Department of Government Efficiency,” a newly established initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aimed at reducing government spending and regulatory burdens.
Trump highlighted McGinley’s future contributions, saying, “Bill will play a crucial role in liberating our economy from burdensome regulations, excess spending, and government waste.” While the reasoning behind this adjustment was not immediately disclosed, The New York Times reported that McGinley was supported by Boris Epshteyn, a Trump adviser facing scrutiny over allegations of leveraging his connections for personal gain.
In Trump’s previous administration, Don McGahn and Pat Cipollone held the White House counsel position. Cipollone represented Trump during his first impeachment trial and later sought to convince him to concede after the 2020 election, citing a lack of evidence to support claims of widespread voter fraud.
