He confirms in passing that Donald Trump has acquired experience and learned lessons from his first administration. Imbued with chaos, it was marked by a waltz of the heads of cabinet, whom he knew little about. Susie Wiles, on the other hand, is a long-time traveling companion.
“Donald Trump is the only American president who has not officially committed to the principle of mutual defense”
Number 2
Inasmuch as chief of staff (the English title, i.e. chief of staff), Susie Wiles becomes number 2 in the Trump government, without official function (the title does not exist in the Constitution) but with real political power. This post role is crucial, both a gateway to the President and a transmission channel for his political agenda.
The occupant of the office was traditionally referred to as “the second most powerful man in Washington.” Susie Wiles would therefore become the “most powerful first woman” on the Trumpist political spectrum. This shadow role suits this so-called moderate Republican perfectly. Daughter of a professional American football player, Pat Summerall, she worked in Ronald Reagan’s campaign in 1980 before becoming an influential consultant in politics in Florida.
Democrats hope to still have a say under Donald Trump’s presidency
A faithful among the faithful
His appointment was expected. Faithful among the faithful, Susie Wiles survived the chaotic management of Donald Trump’s first term. She participated in Donald Trump’s two previous campaigns in 2016 and 2020.
During the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election campaign, Donald Trump appointed her to help Republican Ron DeSantis’ campaign. In his victory speech, DeSantis called Susie Wiles a “best in his field”.
After his defeat in 2020 (which he never conceded), Donald Trump asked him to lead his Save America political action committee (PAC) in early 2021. Under his leadership, this PAC raised the funds that made it possible to cover the legal costs of the proceedings brought against the former President and several of his relatives.
The architect of the comeback
She successfully presided over her comeback while many thought her champion was politically dead in 2022. At the end of this victorious campaign, she became the only campaign director to have survived a full presidential race. in the service of Donald Trump.
She has a close relationship with Vice President-elect JD Vance as well as two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric, whose wife Lara is the vice chair of the Republican Party.
In the opinion of observers, she is the architect of Donald Trump’s victory. She helped expand her voting base by attracting black and Latino voters. Within the Republican Party, she is the link between the voices of the Make America Great Again movement and the old guard of the party, shaken up by triumphant Trumpism.
