JUST IN: White House Chief Of Staff Diagnosed With Cancer

President Donald Trump announced Monday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue serving in her role while undergoing treatment.

Trump shared the news in a message posted to Truth Social, praising Wiles for her strength and dedication as she begins medical treatment while remaining active in her position.

“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,” Trump wrote. According to the president, Wiles decided to begin treatment immediately rather than delay care.

“She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent!” the president said.

Despite the diagnosis, Wiles intends to remain closely involved in her duties at the White House. Trump noted that she plans to continue working extensively during her treatment period.

“During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy!” Trump wrote.

The image shows Susie Wiles, who serves as the White House Chief of Staff. , New York City, 28 Sep 25

Wiles, a longtime Republican strategist and trusted political ally of the president, is widely viewed as one of the most influential figures inside Trump’s inner circle. Over the years, she has played a central role in shaping the president’s political operations and campaign strategy, earning a reputation for discipline and organizational strength behind the scenes.

“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 said.

“Susie, as one of my closest and most important advisors, is tough and deeply committed to serving the American People,” Trump wrote. “She will soon be better than ever! 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!”

Wiles currently serves as White House Chief of Staff under Trump, a position she assumed on January 20, 2025. With her appointment, she became the first woman in U.S. history to hold the powerful role.

She is widely regarded as one of the most effective Republican political strategists of her generation. Wiles rose to national prominence after helping manage Trump’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, which returned him to the White House. Throughout the campaign, she gained recognition for maintaining tight control over operations and helping coordinate messaging, political strategy, and campaign logistics.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and White House Press Secretary Karoline LeavitMargo Martin Special Assistant

Trump has repeatedly credited Wiles with helping guide the campaign to victory and has described her as one of his most trusted advisors.

Before working closely with Trump, Wiles had already built a long career in Republican politics and political consulting. She worked on Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign early in her career and later became deeply involved in Florida politics.

In 2010, Wiles helped guide Rick Scott to victory in Florida’s gubernatorial race. She later played a role in Ron DeSantis’ successful 2018 campaign for governor, further cementing her reputation as a highly effective strategist capable of managing complex statewide and national campaigns.

Early-stage breast cancer is often highly treatable, particularly when detected early. It typically includes Stage 0, Stage 1, and some Stage 2 cancers.

When caught early, breast cancer has very strong survival rates, often exceeding 90 percent depending on the specific type and treatment plan. Doctors commonly treat early-stage breast cancer with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted treatments.

For now, the president made clear that Wiles intends to remain a central figure in the administration as she begins treatment, continuing her work while facing the health challenge ahead.