White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Disputes Vanity Fair Article's Portrayal
Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, has publicly challenged the accuracy and context of a recent article published in Vanity Fair.
Article's Claims and Attributed Statements
The Vanity Fair article included statements attributed to Wiles. These statements reportedly described Donald Trump as possessing an "alcoholic's personality" and Vice President JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade. The article also presented what Wiles characterized as an unflattering depiction of the Trump administration and several of its senior officials.
Wiles's Response
In a post on X, Wiles stated that Vanity Fair had disregarded "significant context" in its reporting. She asserted that this omission resulted in the creation of "an overwhelmingly chaotic and negative narrative" concerning the administration.
Background on Susie Wiles
- Wiles, aged 68, played a role in Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign.
- She holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff.
- Her history of working with Trump includes serving as his campaign manager in Florida in 2016 and as the head of his fundraising organization, Save America.
Details from Vanity Fair Interviews
Wiles participated in approximately a dozen interviews for the Vanity Fair piece, discussing a range of topics including:
- The handling of Epstein files.
- Donald Trump's legal actions against political rivals.
- The personalities of individuals within the president's circle.
Wiles was quoted acknowledging a "possible element of retribution" in Trump's pursuit of criminal cases against political adversaries or perceived foes. She added, "I don't think he wakes up thinking about retribution. But when there's an opportunity, he will go for it."
She attributed her ability to work effectively with the president to her upbringing with an alcoholic father, stating, "High-functioning alcoholics or alcoholics in general, their personalities are exaggerated when they drink. So I'm a little bit of an expert in big personalities."
Wiles further stated that while President Trump does not consume alcohol, he exhibits an "alcoholic's personality" and governs with a mindset characterized by "there's nothing he can't do. Nothing, zero, nothing."
JD Vance's Comments
The article also referenced JD Vance's response to reports that Susie Wiles had described him as a 'conspiracy theorist', noting Wiles's broader dispute regarding the article's content.