What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff
Discover key insights about Susie Wiles, her exceptional career in political strategy, and her pivotal new role as Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff. Learn how her leadership is shaping the administration's direction."
Early Life and Education
Born on May 14, 1957, a native of New Jersey, Susan Summerall Wiles is the daughter of renowned late NFL kicker and sportscaster Pat Summerall. She was raised in Saddle River, New Jersey, and graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels in 1975. Wiles earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Maryland, College Park. Soon after she graduated from college at the University of Maryland, she worked for Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign, and later went on to work in Florida politics. In 2010, she helped Sen. Rick Scott win his election against Democrat Bill McCollum, and she has also been a political consultant in Florida.
Professional Trajectory
Wiles commenced her political career as an assistant to Congressman Jack Kemp and later contributed to Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign. In 1995, she became the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney, wielding significant influence over the city's governance. She also advised Mayor John Peyton from 2004 to 2009.
In 2010, Wiles managed Rick Scott's successful gubernatorial campaign in Florida. She briefly led Jon Huntsman Jr.'s 2012 presidential campaign before establishing a consulting firm with former NFL player Tony Boselli. Her expertise further extended to Ron DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial campaign, though she later described this collaboration as the "biggest mistake" of her career.
Wiles is known as a formidable political operative who prefers to work behind the scenes, rather than on any stage — or in front of cameras. In keeping with that, when Trump declared victory in the early hours of last Wednesday morning, he invited her to come to the microphones, but she politely declined. She's managed to not just curry favor, but more critically, to remain in good standing with Trump, winning his trust while working in a high-profile campaign role, managing the ambitions, personalities and egos in Trump's orbit.
Relationship with campaign staff
Wiles is beloved by the Trump campaign staff, many of whom call her a mentor.
"Susie Wiles is a tremendous advocate for President Trump and a great boss to those that work for her," said Trump senior adviser Danielle Alvarez. "She knows how to bring people together."
"For myself and countless others, having Susie Wiles as a mentor and a friend is a gift," said Brian Hughes, another senior adviser. "The nation will see that with President Trump in the White House with Susie as the COS the next four years will be America's best."
Those who have worked for Wiles "will take a bullet for Susie," said Carlos Trujillo, a campaign adviser who served as U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States. Trujillo said most people don't see Wiles' motherly and grandmotherly side. "She always made sure her people were taken care of," he said. "She's very soft spoken, but she holds everyone accountable, and it's always done through love and kindness but never a place of hate."
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Management style
Staffers say Wiles runs a tight and focused ship. Trump's 2024 campaign did not go through the big, dramatic shakeups or infighting that characterized his previous campaigns. Wiles' appointment signals that as president-elect, he wants to run his administration in a similar way.
And while Wiles shies away from the spotlight, she made a rare comment on X when businessman Mark Cuban, in an interview on ABC's "The View," accused Trump of not associating with "strong, intelligent women." In response, Wiles posted for the first time this year: "I'm told [Mark Cuban] needs help identifying the strong and intelligent women surrounding Pres. Trump. Well, here we are!"
Background
After Trump won the 2016 election, Wiles, who was the chief strategist in Florida for his campaign, was dispatched in late September of 2018 to help Ron DeSantis with his 2018 bid to be Florida governor. At the time, he was trailing Democrat Andrew Gillum in several polls.
After helping DeSantis win, however, Wiles was shut out of his inner circle, according to The Atlantic's Tim Alberta. Wiles told Alberta that working for DeSantis was the "biggest mistake" of her career. She returned to the Trump campaign and ran his Florida campaign in 2020, and then after his loss, she went on to run Trump's Save America PAC.
As Trump's 2024 co-campaign manager, Wiles, along with Chris LaCivita, hatched a plan to recruit, register and turn out Trump's low-propensity voters, Alberta reported. During the primary campaign, they pursued people in the reddest areas of the country who liked Trump but weren't habitual voters and in many cases, weren't even registered to vote. During the general campaign, Wiles and LaCivita raised a volunteer army to take on the legions of canvassers paid by Kamala Harris' cash-rich coffers.
Personal Life
Wiles was married to Republican consultant Lanny Wiles, with whom she has two daughters. The couple divorced in 2017. She is a member of the Episcopal Church.
Historic Appointment
Set to assume office in January 2025, Susie Wiles's appointment as White House Chief of Staff is a significant milestone, reflecting her extensive experience and strategic prowess in political consulting.
Congratulations to Susie Wiles
The Publisher of Probitas Report extends heartfelt congratulations to Susie Wiles on her historic appointment as the White House Chief of Staff. Your remarkable track record and unwavering dedication to strategic leadership have paved the way for this well-deserved recognition. We are confident that your experience and vision will bring exemplary leadership to this pivotal role, furthering the ideals of integrity, diligence, and service to the nation. Wishing you every success as you embark on this new chapter of service to the American people.
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