### Susie Wiles Appointed as First Female White House Chief of Staff

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has selected Susie Wiles, his senior campaign adviser, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles, who played a pivotal role as Trump's de facto campaign manager, will be the first woman to ever hold the position.

Wiles' leadership is widely credited with professionalizing Trump’s campaign efforts. Trump praised her contributions, stating, "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. Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again."

Wiles has a robust background in Florida politics. She directed Trump’s successful 2016 campaign in Florida and played a significant role in Ron DeSantis' 2018 Florida gubernatorial race. However, her relationship with DeSantis soured, leading to her brief departure from the Trump team, from which she returned for the 2020 campaign.

Despite her limited experience with Washington D.C., where she last worked decades ago in Ronald Reagan’s Labor Department and White House, Wiles will liaison with executive branch agencies and Congress. In the past, she also worked for the late Rep. Jack Kemp (R-N.Y) on Capitol Hill.

The chief of staff, a key figure in any administration, is responsible for managing policy and the day-to-day operations of the White House. During Trump’s first term, the role saw high turnover with four chiefs: Reince Priebus, Gen. John Kelly, Mick Mulvaney, and Mark Meadows, all grappling with the administration's internal conflicts.

Notably, the chief of staff position does not necessitate Senate confirmation, allowing Wiles to step into her new role immediately.