Trump picks first-ever female White House chief of staff after election win
Trump names key behind-the-scenes campaign leader Susie Wiles to top White House position. The ground-breaking appointment makes her the first woman to take this powerful role in US history
In a ground-breaking move after winning the election Donald Trump picked Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff - making her the first woman to get this top-level position
The low-key yet highly-effective Wiles ran one of the most well-planned campaigns in recent history (staying away from the usual campaign drama that follows Trump). Her work style - quiet but results-driven - helped create a focused path to victory
During the late-night victory event Wiles showed her typical modest approach: she didnt take the microphone when offered choosing instead to stay in the background. Her smart choice to avoid the formal campaign manager title (which had seen lots of turnover in previous Trump campaigns) proved to be a winning strategy
The appointment got praise from both Trump supporters and party leaders; they noted her skill at keeping the campaign on-track and drama-free. Her leadership style - direct but not flashy - matched perfectly with what the campaign needed
