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, 68, 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.
She’s credited with keeping the White House more well-managed than during Trump’s tumultuous first term.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (right) sported a breast cancer pink blazer at an event with President Donald Trump (left) directly after he publicly shared her breast cancer diagnosis
Wiles told the New York Times that she informed Trump of her diagnosis after learning about it last week.
In a statement, she told the Daily Mail, ‘This past week, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.’
‘Nearly one in eight women in the United States will face this diagnosis,’ she said. ‘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,’ Wiles acknowledged.
‘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.’
She did not disclose what her treatment would entail.
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.
In his Truth Social post, Trump referred to Wiles as ‘one of my closest and most important advisers.’
He complimented her toughness and applauded her for being ‘deeply committed to serving the American People.’
‘She will soon be better than ever!’ Trump said.
‘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.
