Susie Wiles

Political Consultant

American New Jersey, US

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitical Consultant
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/05/1957
Age69 years
BirthplaceNew Jersey, US

Latest News about Susie Wiles

20/01/2025

Susie Wiles was sworn in as White House Chief of Staff on January 20, 2025, becoming the first woman to hold this position in U.S. history. She took office at the start of Donald Trump's second presidential term.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSusan Summerall
Full NameSusan Summerall Wiles
Nickname(s)
  • Ice Maiden
  • Ice Baby

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorExtra Light Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityUniversity of Maryland, College Park, US
DegreeBachelor of Arts in English

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Political InclinationRepublican

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date1985

Family

FatherGeorge Allen Summerall (deceased)
MotherCheri Summerall
Siblings2
Spouse
  • Lanny Wiles (m. 1985
  • div. 2017)
  • Lanny Wiles (m. 1985, div. 2017)
Children2 daughters - Caroline Wiles and Katie Wiles

Career

OverviewSusie Wiles has had a distinguished career in political consulting, serving in numerous critical roles across various campaigns and organizations. She is the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff.
Notable Roles
  • Staff Assistant for US Representative Jack Kemp (1979-1980)
  • Deputy Director of Scheduling for Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign
  • Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan (1981-1982)
  • District Director for US Representative Tillie Fowler (1992-1995)
  • Director of Communications and Chief of Staff in Jacksonville Mayor’s Office (1995-1999)
  • Co-managing partner at APCO Worldwide in Florida
  • Senior Advisor for Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’s campaigns
  • Scheduler for President Ronald Reagan (1980-1981)
  • Interim Director of Jacksonville Civic Council (February-September 2013)
  • Lobbyist for Ballard Partners (2011-2022)
  • Florida campaign director for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, advancing to senior advisor
  • Senior Advisor for Ron DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial campaign
  • Senior Advisor for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign
  • Co-chair of global public strategy at Mercury Public Affairs (February 2022-2024)
  • Co-campaign manager for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
Recent Work
  • CEO of Save America Leadership PAC since March 2021
  • Co-chair at Mercury Public Affairs in Florida since February 2022
  • Appointed as White House Chief of Staff for Donald Trump’s second term in 2024
  • Campaign Manager for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
Key Achievements
  • Credited with architect of Trump's 2024 reelection victory
  • Credited with Glenn Youngkin's 2021 gubernatorial victory in Virginia through strategic distancing from Trump
  • Credited with saving Ron DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial campaign in Florida
  • Increased Save America PAC donations from $31.5 million (2019-2020) to $108.7 million (2021-2022)
  • Established vetting process for Trump endorsements involving polling and field research
  • Credited as architect of Trump's 2024 reelection victory
  • First woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff in U.S. history

Favourites

InterestsFootball, supports Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in New Jersey.
2. Worked as a staff assistant in Washington, D.C. for US Representative Jack Kemp.
3. Briefly served as deputy director of scheduling for Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign.
4. Played a pivotal role in multiple political campaigns throughout her career.
5. Worked as a lobbyist for tobacco company Swisher International while managing Trump's 2024 campaign.
6. Known for her ability to manage multiple significant matters simultaneously and for reining in Trump's rhetoric.
7. Asked Trump to cover only her travel expenses when leading his fundraising operations in 2021.
8. Prefers to work behind the scenes rather than in front of cameras.
9. Declined Trump's invitation to appear at microphones when he declared victory in the 2024 election.
10. Worked with co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita to recruit and register low-propensity voters during the 2024 campaign.
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