As Trumps judicial adviser, Leo helped him select three Supreme Court justices and build a 6-3 conservative supermajority.
He worked to help confirm two of the Trump-Leo justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.
Scharf was previously an aide to Missouri Gov.
Will Scharf, a Republican candidate for Missouri Attorney General and an attorney for Donald Trump, on Sunday, July 14, 2024.Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service/Getty Images
He reportedly focused on judicial nominations and confirmations, including Kavanaughs to the Supreme Court.
After Missouris attorney general, Eric Schmitt, won his Senate seat, Leos alliesreportedly pressedGov.
Mike Parson to appoint Scharf.
He chose Bailey instead and Leos online grid soon started funding Defend Missouri, the pro-Scharf Super PAC.
You will not find someone harder on crime than me, ScharftoldThe New York Times.
That having been said, actual innocence claims should be taken very seriously.
