A personnel change within the White House staff structure was reported in an update shared on X. According to the announcement, President Trump has named Ben Moss as White House Staff Secretary, replacing Will Scharf, with Moss set to assume the role beginning Sept. 2.

Ben Moss to Take Over White House Staff Secretary Role

Under the new appointment, Moss will serve as both Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary, with his tenure in the position scheduled to begin Sept. 2.

The White House Staff Secretary is a senior administrative position responsible for managing the flow of documents and information reaching the president and coordinating materials that require presidential review. The office dates to the Eisenhower administration and has historically been held by figures who later moved into other senior roles; past holders of the position include Rob Porter and Derek Lyons during the first Trump administration. The office can play a central role in ensuring that presidential decisions and communications move efficiently through the White House. Moss's appointment places him within that process as the administration prepares for the transition from Scharf. The announcement did not provide additional details about Moss's responsibilities beyond his appointment as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary.

Will Scharf to Be Replaced

Moss will replace Will Scharf, who has held the White House Staff Secretary position prior to the scheduled transition. Scharf joined the administration after a background that included serving as a federal prosecutor and representing Trump in election-related litigation, and he was previously a candidate in Missouri's Republican gubernatorial primary. The change comes as part of an adjustment to the personnel serving within the Trump administration. Presidential administrations routinely make staffing changes as officials move between roles or new personnel are appointed to senior positions.

The announcement specifically identifies Sept. 2 as the effective date for Moss's appointment, establishing when the transition is expected to take place. No further information was provided in the update regarding Scharf's next role or plans following his departure from the Staff Secretary position, leaving a follow-up point for observers of White House personnel moves.

White House Staff Secretary's Role

The Staff Secretary position is part of the White House office structure and is generally involved in coordinating documents, correspondence, and other materials that require attention from the president or senior administration officials. The role requires close coordination across different parts of the executive branch and White House staff. By overseeing the movement of information and documents, the Staff Secretary's office supports the administrative process surrounding presidential decisions. The appointment of Moss therefore places him in a position that interacts with multiple areas of White House operations.

As Moss prepares to assume the role, the transition will take effect on Sept. 2, when he is scheduled to formally replace Scharf. According to the information shared on X, the appointment was announced directly by President Trump, with Moss designated to serve as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary beginning on that date.