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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with "early stage" breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced Monday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Wiles would begin treatment immediately and would remain in her position.
"She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent!" he said, adding, “During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy!”
Following Trump’s announcement, other administration members and lawmakers expressed their support for Wiles through social media posts.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair praised Wiles in a post on X, saying, "she will win this battle with grace." House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., shared that his family "joins with everyone else in praying for our dear friend Susie to make a quick and complete recovery." Rep. Lisa McClain, the House Republican Conference Chair, said in a post on X that she was praying for Wiles and called her "one of the strongest fighters in Washington."
Wiles has served as Trump’s chief of staff since the start of his second term. She also served as the president’s co-campaign manager for his 2024 campaign.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
