President-elect Donald Trump has announced Susie Wiles as his incoming chief of staff, marking her as the first woman to hold this role in U.S. history.
In a statement released Thursday, Mr. Trump praised Wiles, calling her “tough, smart, and innovative,” and noted her reputation as “universally admired and respected.”
The appointment comes as part of Trump’s transition preparations ahead of his assumption of office as America’s 47th president in January. “I have no doubt that she will make our country proud,” Trump said, emphasizing the role she will play in structuring his new administration.
Wiles, a 67-year-old veteran strategist from Florida, managed Trump’s successful campaign and has remained a steadfast member of his team since 2016. Her deep understanding of the president-elect’s style and priorities, gained over years of collaboration, was a key factor in her selection. Trump’s first administration saw four chiefs of staff in quick succession, highlighting Wiles’s consistent support and expertise as assets to the new administration.
The announcement follows Trump’s sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the recent election, setting the stage for a historic transition period and renewed political landscape in Washington.
