Fri Nov 08 11:52:56 UTC 2024: ## Trump Appoints Susan Wiles as First Female White House Chief of Staff
**WASHINGTON** – In a historic appointment, President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign manager, Susan Wiles, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles, a seasoned political operative with a reputation for shrewd strategy and unwavering loyalty, will become the first woman to hold this crucial position.
“Susie just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history,” Trump said in a statement. “She is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. It is a well deserved honour to have Susie as the first-ever female chief of staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”
Wiles, 67, is known for her deep understanding of Florida politics, where she helped turn then-businessman Rick Scott into governor in 2010. She met Trump during the 2015 Republican presidential primary and became co-chair of his Florida campaign. Her strategic planning and execution helped secure Trump’s victory in the state in the 2016 election.
“Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again,” Trump added, echoing his campaign slogan.
The White House chief of staff serves as the President’s top aide, managing the day-to-day operations of the White House and overseeing the staff. They also advise the president on policy issues and direct policy development. Wiles’s appointment marks a significant moment in American politics, as she takes on this historically male-dominated role.
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