Trump says chief of staff Wiles diagnosed with cancer
US President Donald Trump said that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, but will continue to work at the White House during her treatment.
“Her strength and determination to continue doing what she loves and does so well while receiving treatment tells you everything you need to know about her,” Trump said in the Truth Social post.
Wiles managed Trump’s 2024 comeback campaign and is seen as one of Trump’s most important political advisers, running a more disciplined White House than in his first term.
Susie Wiles epitomizes what it means to be a strong leader. He’s also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Susie led President Trump’s historic 2024 comeback campaign and is now leading the most successful administration in history. I know I speak for the President… https://t.co/hCoLnd4lC5— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) March 16, 2026
Wiles, the first woman to become White House chief of staff, worked as a lobbyist and political operative in Florida for decades and led Trump’s efforts in the state in 2016.
“He will spend almost all of his time in the White House during his treatment, which makes me very happy as President!” Trump said on the Truth Social platform:
“Soon it will be better than ever!”
with AP
