Trump Appoints First Female White House Chief of Staff in U.S. History
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will serve as his White House Chief of Staff, making her the first woman to hold this position in U.S. history. Wiles, 67, played a pivotal role in Trump’s successful campaigns in both 2016 and 2020.
“Susie Wiles was instrumental in helping me secure one of the greatest political victories in American history,” Trump said, two days after his decisive win over Democrat Kamala Harris. He praised Wiles as “tough, smart, innovative, and universally admired.”
“It’s a well-deserved honor for Susie to be the first-ever female Chief of Staff in U.S. history,” Trump added.
Wiles, alongside fellow campaign manager Chris LaCivita, is credited with Trump’s successful presidential runs. Trump also acknowledged her in his victory speech, calling her the “ice baby” and noting her preference to stay out of the spotlight.
Vice President-elect JD Vance called the appointment “great news” and praised Wiles as a “huge asset” to Trump on the campaign trail. “She’ll be a huge asset in the White House. She’s also just a really good person,” he added.
About Susie Wiles
Born May 14, 1957, Susie Wiles is the daughter of Pat Summerall, a renowned football player and sportscaster. A seasoned Florida-based political strategist, Wiles has worked on notable political campaigns, including Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential run and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2018 re-election campaign.
Earlier in her career, she worked for Republican U.S. Representatives Jack Kemp and Tillie Fowler, and briefly managed former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.’s 2012 presidential campaign.
Wiles served as a senior adviser for Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns.
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