Wiles took office on Jan 20, 2025 as the 32nd Chief of Staff — the first woman ever in the nearly 80-year history of the role. Born Susan L. Summerall in 1957, she studied English at the University of Maryland.

Started with Jack Kemp, then Reagan's 1980 campaign. Helped elect Reagan, Bush, Florida's Scott & DeSantis, and co-managed Trump's 2024 winning campaign alongside Chris LaCivita.

Born Susan Summerall, eldest child of Pat Summerall — New York Giants kicker turned beloved TV sports broadcaster. She forged her own path in politics, far from the spotlight her father courted.

Rarely speaks on camera. Controls access to the President. Helped negotiate a Russia prisoner swap (Feb 2025) and is widely considered the most influential figure in Trump's second term.

Trump announced Wiles, 68, has early-stage breast cancer with an excellent prognosis. She began treatment immediately and will continue working virtually full time at the White House.