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Report: Trump Set on Catholic Activist Pat Cipollone as McGahn’s Replacement

The Catholic activist and commercial lawyer could reportedly take over the White House’s legal office in the next week.

President Trump is expected to name Catholic activist and Washington commercial lawyer Pat Cipollone to replace Donald McGahn as White House Counsel, The Washington Post reports. Citing a source familiar with the situation, the Post said Cipollone would take over the White House legal office in the next week provided that a security clearance review goes smoothly. Cipollone, who has practiced in commercial litigation, trade regulation, and health-care fraud, is said to have vast experience in federal investigations and “prepublication negotiations” over media reports. He is also well-regarded by many of Trump’s allies, including Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who has previously described him as her “spiritual mentor.”