In a bold, history-making move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff, making her the first woman to hold this powerful position. At 67, Wiles isn’t just breaking the glass ceiling—she’s stomping on it with a Trump-sized confidence, all while driving Democrats nuts. And, in true Trump fashion, he’s given full credit where it’s due: “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history,” he said. Wiles has been the architect behind some of Trump’s most significant campaign triumphs, and now she’s set to wield even more influence in the White House.
During his victory speech, Trump couldn’t resist calling her out: “The job you did! Come here, Susie!” Wiles, ever the strategist, tried to stay in the background, but Trump wasn’t having it. “Look at this, she’s shy,” he joked, adding, “I’ve never seen her be shy before. Susie!”
A political powerhouse, Wiles comes from a storied family—she’s the daughter of the legendary NFL player and broadcaster Pat Summerall. She got her start working for prominent Republicans like Jack Kemp and Ronald Reagan, proving herself as a top GOP strategist after leading Rick Scott to victory in Florida’s gubernatorial race in 2010. Wiles has since become known as the GOP’s secret weapon, and even some Democrats have begrudgingly acknowledged her genius. As Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz admitted on social media, “@susie57 will go down as one of the greatest campaign strategists.”
In 2016, Wiles orchestrated Trump’s campaign efforts in Florida and later worked on Ron DeSantis’s gubernatorial campaign before the two had a falling out. When DeSantis suggested Trump cut ties with Wiles, Trump instead brought her closer, making her CEO of the Trump-aligned Save America PAC. From there, she quickly reestablished her place as Trump’s trusted advisor, helping launch his 2024 campaign and guiding it to victory.
Recently, Wiles didn’t hold back when billionaire Mark Cuban tried to throw shade, claiming Trump wasn’t surrounded by “strong, intelligent women.” Wiles fired back, reminding Cuban and anyone else who questioned her role that she and other strong women are leading the charge.
The Democrats love to play identity politics, but here’s Trump, putting a woman in one of the most critical roles in the White House—not because of her gender but because she’s simply the best for the job. With Susie Wiles at his side, Trump is ready to tackle the big issues with a leadership team that’s loyal, capable, and ready to put America First. This pick isn’t just a win for Trump; it’s a slap in the face to those who underestimated him and his administration.
Trump’s administration is already sending a message: there’s a new, strong team in town, one ready to put America back on track, secure our borders, and bring peace and prosperity to every corner of this country. Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff is a testament to Trump’s commitment to leadership and excellence, no matter how much it drives the left crazy.
