White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will remain in her position while undergoing treatment.
In a statement on Monday, the 68-year-old Wiles said, "Approximately one in eight women in America faces this disease." "Every day, these women raise their families, go to work, and serve their communities with full strength and dedication. Now, I have joined their ranks."
Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Susie is one of my closest and most important advisors; she is very strong and completely dedicated to serving the American people." "She will be healthier than ever very soon!"
Trump wrote that Wiles would "continue working at the White House almost full-time" even while undergoing treatment.
She did not provide further details regarding her treatment plan but noted that doctors had detected the cancer at an early stage and that there is "every hope" for a full recovery.
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Wiles is the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff. It is considered the most important position among White House staff; the Chief of Staff works to advance the President's agenda.
Shortly after making her announcement, Wiles joined Trump at an event. The event focused on the Kennedy Center—a major hub for the performing arts in Washington—which the President intends to completely revamp and redesign according to his vision.
Placing his hand on Wiles's shoulder, Trump said, "She is a wonderful person and an amazing warrior. She has shared news about a minor issue that will be resolved very quickly." "She will be with us for a long time."
A longtime figure in politics, Wiles played a pivotal role in Trump's political comeback and contributed significantly to the success of his 2024 election campaign. She is considered one of the most significant and influential figures among Trump's associates.
In December of last year, *Vanity Fair* magazine published several interviews with Wiles, in which she recounted her experiences working with Trump.
Her candid remarks—such as describing Trump's personality as "alcoholic-like" (even though Trump does not consume alcohol)—sparked considerable discussion in Washington; however, Trump came to her defense. At the time, Wiles stated that the *Vanity Fair* report had omitted "several key contexts" in an attempt to portray an "extremely chaotic and negative image" of the White House. This article illustrates Wiles's approach to working with Trump—an approach that involved adapting herself to his style rather than attempting to curb his personality and instincts, as some of his Chiefs of Staff had attempted to do during his first term.
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 316,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women in the United States in 2025.
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