White House counsel
Oval Office lawyer
White House counsel is the president's chief legal advisor, heading a team of lawyers who handle constitutional questions, executive privilege claims, judicial nominations, and ethical matters within the administration.
The position is appointed by the president without Senate confirmation.
Unlike the Attorney General, who serves the nation, White House counsel serves the president directly: The White House counsel advised against the executive order.
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- legal adviceGuidance on law matters
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- presidentElected leader of nation
- Oval OfficePresident's formal workspace
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- Federal Officialscabinet secretary, cabinet member, attorney general, secretary of state, secretary of defense
White House counselindependent counsel
Appointed investigator of officials
special prosecutor · special counsel · Robert Mueller · inspector general · state attorney general
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