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President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will be his chief of staff in the White House, his first major appointment of his second administration. The “Ice Baby” – as she has been nicknamed – will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
The 67-year-old ran the campaign that propelled him to an historic election win over Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday night.
Wiles ran his race from behind-the-scenes and is one of the most feared and effective political operatives in the nation.
The key aide appeared alongside him as he declared victory with his family and staff in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump said in a statement, “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. Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected.”
Wiles and campaign co-chair Chris LaCivita are credited with keeping Trump’s third presidential campaign mostly drama-free.
Wiles was first inducted into the Trump orbit during his successful 2016 campaign, managing campaign operations in Florida. That state was called in his favor early-on, as he would go on to claim victory against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
In 2018, Wiles helped Trump’s then-ally, Ron DeSantis, win his Florida gubernatorial race. But shortly after, she was exiled from DeSantisland, with The Atlantic reporting that she had no idea why. She told a reporter at the magazine that working for DeSantis was the “biggest mistake” she ever made in her career and she wanted him to feel the pain for throwing her away. He did – after being absolutely trounced by Trump in the 2024 Republican primary.
DeSantis was considered a rising star in the GOP after Trump left the White House politically damaged from January 6th and the Florida governor’s presidential bid was expected to give Trump’s third try a run for the billionaire’s money. But with Wiles’ leadership of the Trump campaign, DeSantis bowed out even before the New Hampshire primary, only lasting through the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
The selection of Wiles as chief of staff was viewed positively by Republicans, as it could mean that the second Trump White House was less dramatic than the first.
“Susie Wiles is a tried and true professional. There are few folks who have survived as long in Trump’s orbit or have the President’s trust as much as Susie,” said Republican strategist Erin Perrine.
Trump ally Charlie Kirk, of youth organizing group Turning Point USA, had endorsed the idea hours earlier in a post on X. “Susie Wiles ran Trump’s best campaign of the three. … She’s disciplined, she’s smart, and she doesn’t seek the limelight. She would make an incredible chief of staff,” Kirk said.
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna saw Kirk’s post and agreed. “Susie would make an incredible COS.”
Wiles even got a thumbs up from a Democratic congressman. “Congrats to [Susie!],” Rep. Jared Moskowitz said on X. “I worked with Susie in the DeSantis Administration. She is brilliant, tough, strategic. She will serve the country well.”
Conclusion:
The selection of Susie Wiles as the first female chief of staff in U.S. history marks a significant milestone in American politics. With her extensive experience in political operations and her successful track record in managing Trump’s campaigns, Wiles is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the White House and ensure a smooth transition for the new administration.
FAQs:
- Who is Susie Wiles?
- Susie Wiles is a long-time political operative who ran Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns, managing operations in Florida and helping him achieve historic election wins.
- What is her role in the Trump administration?
- Wiles will serve as the first female chief of staff in the White House, a position that marks a significant milestone in American politics.
- How did she get selected for the role?
- Trump announced her selection in a statement, praising her leadership and strategic thinking.
- What is her background?
- Wiles has extensive experience in political operations, having managed campaigns and worked with various political figures.
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