President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he is selecting Susie Wiles, his presidential campaign’s co-chair, as White House chief of staff, marking the first major administrative pick made by Trump before he takes office in January.
Wiles is one of Trump’s co-campaign managers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Key Takeaways
- Trump credited Wiles with being an “integral part” of his presidential campaigns, saying in a campaign email the longtime political consultant “just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history.”
- Wiles will be the first woman in U.S. history to serve as White House chief of staff.
- Trump had four chiefs of staff during his last presidency, with his first pick being former Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who served for just six months.
