President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, his campaign manager, as the White House chief of staff as he prepares to take office.
Donald Trump made this known in
a statement on Thursday.
“Susie Wiles just helped me
achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an
integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said.
“Susie is tough, smart,
innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to
work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well-deserved honour to
have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I
have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”
According to CNN, Wiles brings
a wealth of experience to the position. The daughter of the late NFL
broadcaster Pat Summerall, she is a seasoned political operative with deep
roots in Florida.
Wiles has been one of Trump’s most trusted and long-serving advisers. Following her role in securing Florida for Trump in the 2020 election, she acted as his de facto chief of staff during his post-presidency and led his 2024 campaign from start to finish—a notable achievement within Trump’s circle.
Her leadership was widely
praised for delivering a highly sophisticated and disciplined campaign, which
included effectively managing and minimizing the influence of fringe figures in
Trump’s orbit.
On election night, Trump
publicly acknowledged Wiles’ contributions during his victory speech, although
she opted not to address the audience at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Her
preference for maintaining a low profile has strengthened her rapport with
Trump and his key supporters.
Earlier today, CNN reported
that Wiles had set specific conditions before agreeing to take on the chief of
staff role, chief among them being greater control over who has access to the
president in the Oval Office.
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