Politico: “In six months on the job, Cipollone has turned the White House Counsel’s Office into a central hub of activity and made himself a constant presence in the Oval Office. A 53-year-old former corporate lawyer with an affable style, he has also made enough of an impression on Trump that the president has begun asking aides for their assessment of the White House’s top lawyer — a sign that, at the least, Cipollone has his client’s attention.”

Key takeaway: “Cipollone is not one to seek attention — friends note that he is often found on the edge of photographs, as if he were seeking to step outside the frame.”

Jonathan Swan: “Washington litigator Pat Cipollone is expected to be President Trump’s pick to replace Don McGahn as White House Counsel.”

“Cipollone has already begun the process of filling out his necessary paperwork, according to one of those sources. (As with any decision in Trumpworld, the president could reverse it or some other obstacle could emerge in the paperwork process. But as of today, it’s expected to be Cipollone.)”

President Trump is considering Washington litigator Pat Cipollone to replace outgoing White House counsel Donald McGahn, the Washington Post reports.

Cipollone has been working behind the scenes advising Trump’s outside legal team since June.