Trump Reassesses Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Amid White House Friction
US President Donald Trump is reportedly reassessing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and considering potential replacements amid rising internal tensions and foreign consulting controversies.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly reassessing the position of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and sounding out associates about potential replacements amid growing friction in his inner circle. In times of political frustration, Trump is known to call friends to evaluate his advisers and consider personnel changes. Recently, these inquiries have focused on Wiles, a dominant figure in the administration, with the President receiving negative reports from her detractors.
Trump Denies Reports
Despite the swirling rumors, President Donald Trump strongly rejected the reports in a statement to Politico, calling them total fake news. He emphasized that Wiles is his most loyal and long-standing chief of staff, who has accompanied him from the beginning and enjoys his full trust. A White House official noted that the two have not yet discussed the duration of her tenure in office.
Potential Replacements
Political sources indicate that Trump's inquiries have intensified ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, as he privately expresses frustration with low poll numbers. In closed conversations, Trump has floated several names to potentially fill the role, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, New York Yankees President Randy Levine, Steve Witkoff, Bill Pulte, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Controversies and Foreign Ties
This turbulence occurs against the backdrop of public criticism regarding the business activities of associates close to Wiles, including the foreign consulting deals of allies James Blair and Chris LaCivita. Additional reports emerged regarding Wiles's daughter representing the Republika Srpska, a pro-Russian Bosnian-Serb entity, which reportedly angered the President, who was unaware of the matter. While the White House dismissed the claims as baseless anonymous leaks, political observers expect the internal power struggle to escalate.
