In a groundbreaking decision for the United States, President-elect Donald Trump announced yesterday, November 7, 2024, that Susie Wiles, who led his election campaign, will serve as the White House Chief of Staff. This appointment makes Wiles, 67, the first woman to hold this key role, one of the most senior positions in the White House.
Wiles, originally from New Jersey, played a pivotal role in Trump’s successful campaigns in both 2016 and 2020, leading complex electoral strategies as part of his campaign team. Trump praised her work, calling her the “mastermind” behind his electoral victories.
With a longstanding history in the Republican Party, Wiles began her political career in the 1980s as part of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign team. Since then, she has held various advisory roles and managed campaigns for prominent Republican figures, building a wealth of experience in tackling major political challenges.
In 2016, Wiles directed Trump’s campaign in Florida and was appointed in 2021 as head of the Save America PAC. Since January 2023, she has served as Trump’s chief advisor in his latest campaign to return to the White House. Her selection as Chief of Staff reflects Trump’s intention to build a politically savvy and experienced administration.
In this strategic role, Wiles will oversee White House operations and manage the Trump administration’s staff, a critical responsibility amid the significant challenges facing the United States on the global stage.
The political landscape in the U.S. is closely watching Trump’s inauguration, scheduled for January 20, 2025, when Wiles will officially take on her duties as the first woman to lead the White House staff a new milestone for women’s empowerment at the highest levels of government.
source : fesnews media