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Trump Dismisses Politico Report Claiming He Is Considering Replacing Susie Wiles
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Trump Rejects Report on Susie Wiles Replacement
President Donald Trump publicly rejected a Politico story that suggested he was weighing a change in his White House chief of staff. In a statement to the outlet, Trump called the report “TOTAL FAKE NEWS” and asserted that Wiles “has my COMPLETE confidence.” The president’s response was issued via Truth Social and directly addressed the Politico claim.
Role and Recent Health of Susie Wiles
Susie Wiles has served as White House chief of staff for the first 20 months of Trump’s second term and previously co-managed his 2024 campaign, which secured victories in all seven swing states and the popular-vote margin over former Vice President Kamala Harris. In March, Trump announced that Wiles had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued to work full-time and, in September, reported that she was “cancer free” after a Mayo Clinic pathology review.
Politico Report and Potential Successors
Politico’s Playbook, citing anonymous sources, listed several names as possible replacements for Wiles, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, New York Yankees President Randy Levine, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The outlet framed the story as an indication that the president was “eyeing potential replacements.” No official confirmation of any replacement plan has been provided.
Official Statements & Responses
- “TOTAL FAKE NEWS Politico doesn’t care about facts, integrity, or honest journalism — it’s why I kicked them out of the White House!” — President Trump — President Trump
- “Some personal news I’m grateful to share. After a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week, my pathology results came back clear,” — Susie Wiles — Susie Wiles
Trump’s statement characterizes Politico’s reporting as lacking “facts, integrity, or honest journalism” and reiterates his loyalty to Wiles. Wiles’s own comment confirms her cancer-free status and thanks Trump for his “unwavering support.”
Context and Implications
The exchange underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding senior staff stability in the Trump administration. While Politico’s speculation introduced a roster of possible successors, the president’s unequivocal dismissal reaffirms Wiles’s continued position and signals no imminent leadership change in the White House chief-of-staff office.