Susie Wiles to Become White House Chief of Staff

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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday, November 7, that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will become White House chief of staff. Trump has thus entrusted a key position to the political strategist who helped him win the election.

The appointment is the first in an expected series of personnel decisions as Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20, Voice of America reports.

Wiles will be the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff.

"Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the most significant political victories in American history; she was an integral part of both my successful 2016 and 2020 campaigns," Trump said in a statement."

"Susie is strong, smart, innovative, and universally respected," Trump added. "I have no doubt she will make our country proud."

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Republican Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, after defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election.

Trump is considering a wide range of candidates for key positions in his administration, many of whom held important posts during his 2017-2020 presidency, four sources said.

Two of the sources told Reuters that Wiles, a Florida-based political strategist, is a trusted figure who has earned credit for helping Trump's successful campaign.

The chief of staff typically wields considerable influence. The person manages the White House staff, organizes the president's schedule and timetable, and liaises with other government departments and lawmakers.

Trump chose Wiles to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican who is close to Trump and a frequent visitor to Mar-a-Lago.

Sources said Brooke Rollins, who previously served as acting director of Trump's Domestic Policy Council, was also considered for the job.

By Sergey Daga