President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will be his chief of staff in the White House, his first major appointment of his second administration.
The ‘Ice Baby’ – as she has been nicknamed – will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
The 67-year-old ran the campaign that propelled him to an historic election win over Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday night.
Wiles ran his race from behind the scenes and is one of the most feared and effective political operatives in the nation.
The key aide appeared alongside him as he declared victory with his family and staff in West Palm Beach, Florida.
‘Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,’ Trump said in a statement Thursday. ‘Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected.’
Wiles and campaign co-chair Chris LaCivita are credited with keeping Trump’s third presidential campaign mostly drama-free.
