Key WH Aide Susie Wiles Gets Bad Diagnosis, Not Quitting

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working while undergoing treatment, President Donald Trump announced Monday.

Trump said Wiles received an encouraging medical assessment and described her prognosis as excellent. In a statement, he said she intends to remain active in her role at the White House throughout the treatment process.

“Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know,” Trump said. “She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent.”

According to the president, Wiles decided to begin treatment immediately after receiving the diagnosis rather than delaying it. Trump added that she will continue spending most of her time working at the White House.

“Her strength and her commitment to continue doing the job she loves while undergoing treatment tells you everything you need to know about her,” Trump said.

Wiles also addressed the diagnosis in a statement, saying the cancer was discovered early and expressing confidence in her medical team.

“This past week, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” she said. “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.”

She said doctors detected the cancer early and that she was encouraged by the outlook for recovery.

“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,” Wiles said.

Trump praised her as a close adviser and said he expects her to remain a key figure in the administration during her treatment.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also expressed support, calling Wiles a strong leader who has played a central role in both Trump’s 2024 campaign and the current administration.

Lawmakers from both parties also offered messages of support following the announcement.

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley said he and his wife were praying for Wiles as she undergoes treatment, while Democratic Senator John Fetterman said his thoughts were with her as she confronts the illness.

Wiles has served as Trump’s chief of staff since the start of his second administration and is widely viewed as one of the president’s closest political advisers.