BREAKING: Trump Announces Chief Of Staff Pick
In a historic move, President-elect Donald Trump has selected Susie Wiles, a key figure from his successful 2024 campaign, as his White House Chief of Staff. The announcement means Wiles will be the first woman to hold the influential position, setting a milestone as the Trump team prepares for his return to the White House in January.
Wiles, a trusted Trump campaign veteran, has played a central role in Trump’s political journey, managing both his 2016 and 2024 campaigns. Known for her strategic prowess and no-nonsense approach, Wiles helped orchestrate Trump’s recent victory over the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, solidifying her reputation as a political force. Trump praised Wiles’s contributions, calling her a “tough, smart, innovative” leader who “will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again.”
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump has selected Susie Wiles, his 2024 campaign manager, to be White House Chief of Staff
This is a HUGE blow to Kevin McCarthy, who was vying for this incredibly powerful position.
THANK GOD McCarthy’s been shoved to the side. pic.twitter.com/SPPRjWt0tP
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 7, 2024
“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history,” Trump said in a statement. “She was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns. 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 honor 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.”
Known within political circles for her sharp instincts and ability to navigate complex situations, Wiles is expected to bring a strong sense of direction to the White House staff. Her selection also signals Trump’s intention to lean on his most trusted advisors as he gears up for a term likely to be as eventful as his first.
Wiles has had a distinguished career in politics, starting in 1979 when she began as a staff assistant for Representative Jack Kemp of New York. She quickly ascended the ranks, serving in prominent roles during the Reagan administration including Deputy Director of Scheduling for Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign and as Special Assistant to the President in the Executive Office from 1981 to 1982. Her tenure in government continued as she served as Special Assistant to Secretary of Labor Raymond J. Donovan from 1982 to 1983.
In the 1990s, Wiles emerged as a key figure in Florida politics. She was the Chief of Staff for Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney, playing a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and environmental initiatives. Later, she served as Chief of Communications and Special Initiatives for Mayor John Peyton, coordinating significant projects like The Jacksonville Journey, a crime reduction program.
Wiles’s expertise in campaign management is well noted, having directed several high-profile political campaigns. In 2010, she managed Rick Scott’s successful gubernatorial campaign in Florida. She further cemented her reputation by serving as the Florida Co-Chair for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, contributing decisively to his victory in the state. In 2018, she led Ron DeSantis’s gubernatorial campaign, securing his win.