Susie Wiles
Susan Summerall Wiles (born May 14, 1957) is an American Republican political consultant, lobbyist and politician who is the White House Chief-designate of Staff. Before, she was co-chair of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[4]
Susie Wiles | |
|---|---|
 Wiles in 2020 | |
| White House Chief of Staff | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump (elect) |
| Deputy | Dan Scavino (designate) |
| Succeeding | Jeff Zients |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Susan Summerall May 14, 1957[1] New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Lanny Wiles
(m. 1985; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Pat Summerall |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) |
| Nickname(s) | |
Career
changeIn 1979, Wiles was hired as an assistant for Representative Jack Kemp. In 1980, she joined Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign as a campaign scheduler.[5] She also helped run Ron DeSantis's campaign for Governor of Florida in 2018.[6]
In the 2016 presidential election, Wiles ran the Trump campaign's operations in Florida.[7]
In March 2021, Wiles was chosen as CEO of Trump's Save America PAC.[8] Under her leadership, Save America PAC has covered legal fees for Trump staffers involved in legal proceedings against the former president.[9]
In the final months of the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump said that Wiles and Chris LaCivita were the two people running the campaign.[10]
White House Chief of Staff
changeTwo days after Trump was elected president in the 2024 presidential election, Wiles was picked as his new White House Chief of Staff.[4] She will be the first woman to have this role.[4]
Personal life
changeWiles was born and raised in New Jersey. Her father was Pat Summerall.[5][11] Wiles graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park.[12]
Wiles was married to Lanny Wiles, a Republican consultant.[11][13] The couple divorced in 2017.[5] Wiles has two daughters.[13][14][15]
References
change- ↑ ""First-Ever in US History": Trump Picks a Woman White House Chief of Staff".
- ↑ Henderson, Cameron (6 November 2024). "Susie Wiles: 'De-facto leader' of the Trump campaign tipped to be White House powerbroker". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ↑ Spady, Aubrie (7 November 2024). "Susie Wiles, the 'ice baby,' is a top contender for Trump's chief of staff, sources say". Fox News. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sheth, Sonam (2024-11-07). "Trump names Susie Wiles, known as 'ice maiden,' his chief of staff". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Orr, Gabby; Contorno, Steve (August 8, 2022). "She helped Trump win Florida twice. Now she could lead his expected 2024 campaign". CNN. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ Adams, Myra (August 11, 2022). "Opinion: The most powerful Republican you don't know". TheHill.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Daughter of political consultant Susie Wiles resigns from White House post". The Florida Times-Union. February 16, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ Palmeri, Tara; Daniels, Eugene; Lizza, Ryan (April 1, 2021). "Politico Playbook: There's a new honcho atop Trumpworld". Politico. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Trump's super PAC has helped foot his legal bills. That might end soon". Politico. April 20, 2024.
- ↑ Singh, Maanvi (2024-11-08). "Susie Wiles: 'tough, smart' operator who led Trump back to the White House". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Smith, Adam C. (October 23, 2016). "Florida campaign manager Susie Wiles says the Donald Trump she knows is not the one critics rip". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ Wiles, Susie (March 3, 2023). "Susie Wiles". LegiStorm.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023.Template:Third party inline
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Kruse, Michael (April 26, 2024). "The Most Feared and Least Known Political Operative in America". Politico. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ↑ Cockerell, Claudia (2024-11-08). "How 'ice maiden' Susie Wiles became the most important woman in Washington". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "Meet Susie Wiles, the 'ice maiden' behind Trump's win - and his new chief of staff". The Independent. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
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