White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
President Donald Trump announced the news on Monday via a Truth Social post.
‘Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know but, unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMMEDIATELY, as opposed to waiting,’ the President wrote. ‘She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent!’
Trump said Wiles would continue working in her high-powered White House job while undergoing treatment.
‘During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy!’ he said.
‘Her Strength and her Commitment to continue doing the job she loves, and does so well, while undergoing treatment, tells you everything you need to know about her,’ the President added.
Wiles has become an indispensable member of Trump’s inner circle, guiding his 2024 campaign to victory and keeping his White House more well-managed than during his tumultuous first term.
She told the New York Times that she informed Trump of her diagnosis after learning about it last week.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer
‘I am grateful to have an outstanding team of doctors who detected the cancer early and are guiding my care, and I am encouraged by a strong prognosis,’ she said in a statement. ‘I am also deeply thankful for the support and encouragement of President Trump as I undergo treatment and continue serving in my current role.’
Shortly after Trump sent out the Truth Social post announcing her diagnosis, Wiles was sporting a pink blazer, a color symbolic of breast cancer, and sitting at the President’s side.
He did not immediately call attention to her cancer diagnosis, as he updated reporters on the Iran war at the top of a luncheon for Trump Kennedy Center board members.
‘Susie, as one of my closest and most important advisors, is tough and deeply committed to serving the American People,’ Trump said. ‘She will soon be better than ever!’
‘Melania and I are with her in every way, and we look forward to working with Susie on the many big and wonderful things that are happening for the benefit of our Country!’ Trump added.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
