Trump Announces Key White House Staff Appointments Ahead of Inauguration

Stanley Woodward, a prominent attorney with ties to Trump associates and Jan. 6 defendants, joins as senior counselor alongside three returning aides from Trump's first term.

Stanley Woodward, a Washington-based lawyer, has been appointed assistant to the president and senior counselor, marking his first role within a Trump administration.
Woodward has represented several Trump aides, including Walt Nauta and individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack, as well as handling high-profile corporate litigation cases.
Three former Trump administration officials—Robert Gabriel Jr., Nicholas Luna, and William 'Beau' Harrison—will return to serve in senior White House roles.
Robert Gabriel Jr. will lead policy efforts, Nicholas Luna will oversee strategic implementation and scheduling, and William Harrison will manage operations and presidential travel.
The appointments come as President-elect Trump prepares for his January 20 inauguration, with Susie Wiles already named as chief of staff and David Warrington heading the White House legal team.