William Scharf
William Scharf serves as a staff secretary in the Trump administration, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the president's correspondence and official documents. Recently, he drafted an internal memo outlining the revised policy regarding the use of the autopen for presidential signatures, emphasizing the need for personal involvement from the President in all documents carrying his signature.
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William Scharf, the commission chair appointed by Trump, noted the commission's usual lack of jurisdiction over such projects.
More economical to demolish East Wing for White House ballroom project, White House says
United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
William Scharf wrote an internal memorandum regarding the use of the autopen during Trump's administration.
Donald Trump declares war on 'sleepy' Joe Biden's pardons, alleging autopen use: 'Void, vacant, no further force or effect'
India· 2025-03-17
An internal memo drafted by Trump staff secretary William Scharf said the President must be personally involved in the approval of all documents carrying his signature.
Trump to restrict use of 'autopen' amid row over 'misuse' of Biden's signatureIndia· 2025-03-14
