♦ US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff on 8 November 2024.

♦ She will be the first woman in US history to hold this position. Susie was the campaign manager for Trump’s highly successful 2024 Campaign for President. 

♦ The Chief of Staff serves as the gatekeeper for the President, the liaison to Congress and government departments, and plays a key role in steering policy decisions.