Trump Denies Susie Wiles Ouster

Donald Trump denied Politico’s account that he had asked allies about Chief of Staff Susie WilesSusie WilesChief of Staff to President of the United States and discussed possible successors. Politico cited people familiar with the conversations, while Trump called the report fake news and said Wiles had his complete confidence. Wiles has served as Trump’s chief of staff for nearly two years and co-managed his successful 2024 campaign, making her one of his closest advisers. Her critics have urged Trump to reconsider her, with one Republican operative saying she had “burned a lot of people.” Reported possible successors include deputy chief of staff Stephen MillerStephen MillerAmerican political advisor and Trump administration official (born 1985) and envoy Steve WitkoffSteve WitkoffAmerican businessman and diplomat (born 1957). A White House official told Politico that Wiles had not discussed her tenure with Trump.