Inside story: New leader takes over key position in Trump's inner circle

Long-time political operative gets top job managing Trumpʼs daily operations. Previous position holders faced unique work-style challenges during Trumpʼs first White House term

November 8 2024 , 09:18 PM  •  594 views

Inside story: New leader takes over key position in Trump's inner circle

In a significant staff change Susie Wiles steps into the high-stakes role of Donald Trumpʼs chief-of-staff (a position known for its quick turn-over rate)

The job description includes complex tasks: coordinating with law-makers and admin officials; managing day-to-day White House activities – but previous experience shows its not an easy role. During Trumpʼs first term in the White House about 4 years ago four different people tried to handle this job

The position presents unique work-related challenges due to Trumpʼs non-traditional management approach: he often doesnt like when someone tries to bring structure to his free-flowing work-style. Past chiefs-of-staff had mixed results with some leaving on not-so-good terms