Most deserving of Trump's victory: Who is Susie Wiles, the woman who "silenced" the Democrats?
Susie Wiles (67) will soon become the most powerful woman in Washington, but many people in this city will still get to know her.
A veteran of Florida politics, Wiles rose from Donald Trump's 2016 Florida campaign manager to a senior adviser for his 2024 bid.
The choice of Wiles is not surprising. She has earned Trump's respect and has shown an ability to help control Trump's impulsiveness — as much as possible, Politico reports.
Trump called her "tough, smart, innovative and universally admired and respected.
"There is no doubt that she will make our country proud," Trump said.
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However, she is still a Washington outsider with little experience in government, which could be a challenge as she takes on one of the most demanding and complex jobs on the executive staff.
Wiles rarely speaks publicly. At Trump's victory speech on Wednesday, she appeared to all but decline his invitation to say a few words — believing that an understated presence behind the scenes could be effective.
By appointing Wiles as the first female chief of staff in White House history, Trump silenced Democrats and accusations from the campaign that he did not trust or understand women.
However, Susie Wiles still remains an enigma to the general public. "Nobody even knows who she is," veteran lobbyist Ronnie Book says of Susan.
Unobtrusive Susan keeps everything under control and immediately resolves all crisis situations. She considers herself a moderate Republican. She is divorced and has two children.
Critics from Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters compare her "to historical associates of authoritarian leaders."
Liberal analysts and conservatives believe that her involvement in Trump's politics contributes to the collapse of democratic norms. Susan Wiles angrily dismisses the allegations as "vile" and baseless.
In his rare public appearances, Wiles emphasizes that he sees his work as a way to contribute to the political process, regardless of personal political preferences.
– People don't know why I do it. And they don't ask - declared Wiles
