Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and a key adviser to President Trump, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Trump announced the diagnosis, describing Wiles as “one of the strongest people I know” and saying her prognosis is “excellent.” He confirmed that she will continue working at the White House while receiving treatment.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Wiles as “an incredible Chief of Staff” and highlighted her determination to address the diagnosis immediately rather than postponing treatment. “During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy,” he wrote, emphasizing her commitment and resilience.
Wiles, the first woman to hold the chief of staff role, spoke publicly about her diagnosis, telling The New York Times that she received the news last week and described her prognosis as “strong.” She reassured that her treatment would not disrupt White House operations and expressed gratitude for her medical team and Trump’s support.
At a White House press conference on the ongoing conflict in Iran, Wiles sat beside Trump, who called her “an amazing person and an amazing fighter” and reassured the public that she would be “in good shape” and “around for a long time.” Trump also noted that immediate treatment was critical, stating, “With that particular ailment the faster the better.”
Wiles highlighted the broader impact of breast cancer, noting that nearly one in eight women in the United States will face the diagnosis. “Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work and serve their communities with strength and determination. I now join their ranks,” she said. She thanked her medical team and President Trump for their support as she begins treatment while maintaining her duties as chief of staff.
