White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump said Monday.
Trump said Wiles has an “excellent” prognosis and plans to continue working at the White House while undergoing treatment.
“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, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMMEDIATELY, as opposed to waiting. She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent! During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy!” the president said in a Truth Social post.
“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. Susie, as one of my closest and most important advisors, is tough and deeply committed to serving the American People,” the president continued.
“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!” Trump added.
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The president also addressed the issue while sitting alongside of Wiles on Monday, calling her “fantastic,” and describing her as “an amazing person, an amazing fighter.”
Trump said Wiles will “take care of it immediately as opposed to waiting,” and that “she just started actually.”
Wiles has also issued a statement about the cancer diagnosis.
“This past week, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Wiles said in a statement obtained by Fox News. “Nearly one in eight women in the United States will face this diagnosis. Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work, and serve their communities with strength and determination. I now join their ranks.
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“I am grateful to have an outstanding team of doctors who detected the cancer early and are guiding my care, and I am encouraged by a strong prognosis. I am also deeply thankful for the support and encouragement of President Trump as I undergo treatment and continue serving in my role as White House Chief of Staff,” she added.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Wiles in a post on X.
“Susie Wiles epitomizes what it means to be a strong leader. She is also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Susie led President Trump’s historic 2024 comeback campaign and is now spearheading the most successful administration in history. I know I speak for the President and the entire White House when I say that we are all praying for Susie and rallying behind her as she prepares to fight this battle against breast cancer,” Leavitt wrote.
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White House Deputy chief of staff James Blair wrote in a post on X that Wiles has “led President Trump’s team through illegitimate indictments, domestic spying by the former administration, rigged federal prosecutions, illegal law enforcement raids, general lawfare, assassination attempts, & more. As with the rest, she will win this battle with grace.”
Lawmakers have expressed well-wishes for Wiles.
GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said in a post on X, “Barbara and I are praying for Susie Wiles as she fights early stage breast cancer Barbara and I are strong supporters of regular screenings & early detection based on Barbara’s experience 39yrs ago.” Grassley added, “Susie will be an inspiration to many in this fight.”
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania expressed his sympathy: “I’ve just heard the news about White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles. My deep sympathies are with her as she navigates kicking breast cancer’s a–. Keeping her and her family in my thoughts,” Fetterman noted in a post on X.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida wrote, “Susie Wiles is an incredible person. She’s been a friend since 2010, when she ran my first Governor’s race. She has always been a true leader and an impressive tactician. She is one of the hardest-working people I know, and continues to be as President Trump’s Chief of Staff. Ann and I are praying for a quick and speedy recovery. Susie is a fighter. She will get through this stronger than ever!”
Fox News’ Jessica Loker contributed to this report