History of Susie Wiles in Timeline

Susan Wiles is an American political consultant and government official. A Republican, she became the 32nd White House Chief of Staff in 2025, the first woman in that role. Previously, Wiles co-chaired Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. She also served as CEO of Trump's Save America PAC and co-chaired his 2016 Florida campaign.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 14, 1957: Susan Wiles Born

On May 14, 1957, Susan Wiles, née Summerall, was born. She is an American government official and political consultant.

1975: Graduated from Academy of the Holy Angels

In 1975, Susie Wiles graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels, a Catholic high school in Bergen County, New Jersey.

1979: Hired as assistant for Representative Jack Kemp

In 1979, Susie Wiles was hired as an assistant for Representative Jack Kemp.

1980: Joined Reagan's campaign as campaign scheduler

In 1980, Susie Wiles joined Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign as a campaign scheduler.

1980: Campaign scheduler for Ronald Reagan

In 1980, Susie Wiles worked as a campaign scheduler on Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign.

1985: Relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach

In 1985, Susie Wiles relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach, a suburb of Jacksonville, Florida, with her husband Lanny Wiles.

1995: Chief of staff to Jacksonville mayor

In 1995, Susie Wiles was appointed chief of staff to Jacksonville mayor John Delaney, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

2004: Advisor to Mayor John Peyton

From 2004 to 2009, Susie Wiles advised Mayor John Peyton of Jacksonville.

2004: Advised the mayor of Jacksonville

From 2004 to 2009, Susie Wiles advised the mayor of Jacksonville, John Peyton.

2009: Advisor to Mayor John Peyton

From 2004 to 2009, Susie Wiles advised Mayor John Peyton of Jacksonville.

2009: Advised the mayor of Jacksonville

From 2004 to 2009, Susie Wiles advised the mayor of Jacksonville, John Peyton.

2010: Campaign Manager of Rick Scott's campaign

In 2010, Susie Wiles was the campaign manager for Rick Scott's successful gubernatorial campaign.

2010: Helped elect Rick Scott

In the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election, Susie Wiles was credited with helping elect businessman Rick Scott.

January 2011: Campaign Manager for Jon Huntsman Jr.

In January 2011, Susie Wiles was hired as campaign manager for Jon Huntsman Jr.'s presidential campaign.

July 2011: Leaves Huntsman Campaign

In July 2011, Susie Wiles left Jon Huntsman Jr.'s presidential campaign after establishing a consulting firm.

2012: Huntsman presidential campaign

In January 2011, Wiles was hired as campaign manager of Jon Huntsman Jr.'s 2012 presidential campaign.

2016: Co-chair of Trump's Florida campaign

In 2016, Susie Wiles served as the co-chair of Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Florida.

2016: Ran Trump campaign's operations in Florida

In the 2016 presidential election, Susie Wiles ran the Trump campaign's operations in Florida.

November 2017: Registered Lobbyist

From November 2017 to April 2024, Susie Wiles was a registered lobbyist for 42 different clients.

2017: Divorced

In 2017, Susie Wiles divorced Lanny Wiles.

2018: Helped Ron DeSantis' campaign for governor

During the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election, Susie Wiles helped Ron DeSantis' campaign for governor.

2018: Senior advisor for Ron DeSantis's campaign

In 2018, Susie Wiles became a senior advisor for Ron DeSantis' successful gubernatorial campaign.

September 2019: Leaves lobbying firm

In September 2019, Susie Wiles left Tallahassee, Florida-based lobbying firm Ballard Partners due to a "nagging health issue".

2020: Authority over former campaign manager

In April 2021, Politico described Wiles as the "new honcho atop Trumpworld", noting that she would wield authority over former 2020 campaign manager Bill Stepien and key aide Justin R. Clark.

2020: Cut tie to Wiles

In the 2020 elections, the tie to Wiles was cut due to the urging of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow him to install his own allies in the state party.

January 6, 2021: Comments on January 6th Events

When asked about the events that took place on January 6, 2021, Susie Wiles said "I didn't love it, but I don't think he caused it."

March 2021: CEO of Trump's Save America PAC

In March 2021, Susie Wiles was chosen as CEO of Trump's Save America PAC.

April 2021: Described as the "new honcho atop Trumpworld"

In April 2021, Politico described Susie Wiles as the "new honcho atop Trumpworld".

August 2022: Effectively Trump's chief of staff

In August 2022, Susie Wiles was described as effectively Trump's "chief of staff" in the run-up to the 2022 midterm election.

2023: Identified as "PAC Representative"

In the 2023 federal indictment of Trump for mishandling classified documents, Susie Wiles was identified by ABC News as the "PAC Representative" to whom Trump allegedly showed a classified map.

April 2024: Registered Lobbyist

From November 2017 to April 2024, Susie Wiles was a registered lobbyist for 42 different clients.

November 7, 2024: Selected as White House chief of staff

On November 7, 2024, then-President-elect Trump selected Susie Wiles to be the White House chief of staff.

2024: Pushed Trump to endorse Blake Masters

Alongside individuals such as businessman Peter Thiel, Wiles pushed Trump to endorse Blake Masters in the 2022 Senate election in Arizona, who lost the election.

2024: Co-chair of Trump's presidential campaign

In 2024, Susie Wiles was co-chair of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

2024: Running Trump's campaign

In the final months of the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump reiterated that Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita were the two people running the campaign after a spat with Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski.