US President-elect, Donald Trump has appointed Ms. Susie Wiles as the first ever female White House Chief of Staff.
Ms. Wiles is one of Trump’s Campaign Managers who played leading role in the his presidential campaign.
Wiles, 67 is a well experienced political consultant and lobbyist whose role in mainstream American, cum Republican politics dates back over 40 years.
Announcing the her appointment, Trump said, “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected.”
“I have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”
During his victory speech, Trump paid glowing tribute to the new Chief of Staff saying, “Susie likes to stay in the back, let me tell you, We call her the ice maiden.”
Ms. Wiles first stint at the White House dates back to 1980 when she served as a campaign scheduler for President Ronal Reagan. Since then she has worked for countless American politicians in several roles including serving as Chief of Staff, lobbyist, consultant amongst others. She also played key roles during President Trump’s first term in the White House.
The White House Chief of Staff id the president’s gatekeeper. The Chief of Staff wields great influence, manages White House staff, organizes the president’s time and schedule, and maintains engagements top officials and other government departments, the Capitol Hill among others. The Chief of Staff is also the President’s Chief Adviser.