Susie Wiles facts for kids
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Susie Wiles
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Wiles in 2020
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| 32nd White House Chief of Staff | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
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| Preceded by | Jeff Zients |
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Susan Summerall
May 14, 1957 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lanny Wiles
(m. 1985; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Pat Summerall (father) |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) |
| Nickname | Ice Maiden |
Susan Wiles (born May 14, 1957) is an American political consultant. She is currently the 32nd White House Chief of Staff. This important job means she helps the President manage the White House and its staff.
Before this, Susie Wiles was a key person in Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. She also worked on his 2016 campaign in Florida. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Wiles started her career working for politicians like Jack Kemp and Ronald Reagan. She was the first woman to be a chief of staff for the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. She also helped Rick Scott win his election for governor of Florida in 2010.
On November 7, 2024, President-elect Trump chose her to be his White House Chief of Staff. She is the first woman to ever hold this position.
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Early Life and Education
Susie Wiles was born Susan Summerall on May 14, 1957, in New Jersey. She grew up in Saddle River, New Jersey. Her father, Pat Summerall, was a famous sportscaster and played American football professionally.
Wiles finished high school at the Academy of the Holy Angels in 1975. She then went to the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned a degree in English language.
Political Career
Susie Wiles has had a long career helping politicians. In 1979, she started as an assistant for Representative Jack Kemp. The next year, she worked on Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign as a scheduler.
In the 1990s, Wiles became the chief of staff for John Delaney. He was the mayor of Jacksonville at the time. She also worked for U.S. representative Tillie Fowler. From 2004 to 2009, she advised another Jacksonville mayor, John Peyton.
Wiles is known for helping Rick Scott win the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election. Scott was new to politics, and Wiles helped him connect with voters. In 2011, she managed Jon Huntsman Jr.'s presidential campaign for a few months.
Working as a Lobbyist
A lobbyist is someone who tries to influence government decisions on behalf of a group or company. Susie Wiles worked as a lobbyist for nearly ten years. She represented many different clients.
Work for Donald Trump
Susie Wiles played a big role in Donald Trump's political campaigns. In the 2016 United States presidential election, she managed his campaign in Florida. Florida is a very important state in presidential elections.
She also helped Ron DeSantis's campaign for governor of Florida in 2018. DeSantis praised her work after he won. Later, Wiles became the CEO of Trump's leadership PAC called Save America. A PAC helps raise and spend money for political campaigns.
In 2022, Wiles was seen as a very important advisor to Trump. She helped plan his 2024 presidential campaign. She and Chris LaCivita were the main people running the campaign in its final months.
White House Chief of Staff
After Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election, he chose Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff. This is one of the most powerful jobs in the White House. She will help organize the President's daily schedule and manage his staff. The New York Times reported that Trump calls her the "Ice Maiden." This nickname suggests she is calm and organized.
Personal Life
Susie Wiles was married to Lanny Wiles, who was also a political consultant. They moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in 1985. They divorced in 2017.
Wiles has two daughters. She is a member of the Episcopal Church.
See also
In Spanish: Susie Wiles para niños
