Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, was honored with the “Woman of Valor Award” hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum on the 7th. Wiles, a pivotal individual who played a significant role in U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election and serves as a senior advisor in the White House, is strengthening internal discipline ahead of the November midterm elections, which are vital for the administration’s future, even though she has recently been dealing with breast cancer. The award event took place at a hotel in Washington, D.C., and was attended by prominent cabinet members such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Acting Justice Minister Todd Blanche, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, FBI Director Kash Patel, and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
What particularly drew attention was Trump’s video message of congratulations shown on the screen as Wiles took the stage. The host quipped, “We had a tough time filming you without your knowledge,” to which Trump replied, “Susie is not only the first female White House Chief of Staff in history but also the finest White House Chief of Staff in history,” adding, “I am thankful for our friendship, her loyalty, and the various support she has provided. I believe she is the best.” The “Woman of Valor Award” that Wiles received today is given to female leaders who have become role models through commitment and bravery. Previous winners include former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Even though Wiles typically doesn’t appear in public often, she was different on this day. In response to the host’s question about her boss Trump being someone who “never sleeps at all,” she said that she and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Dan Scavino alternate receiving his calls. She explained that she deals with calls during the early hours, while Scavino, a “night owl,” handles them later in the evening. Wiles said, “The Trump White House is fast-moving and energetic,” and added, “You never know what the president will bring down the stairs in the morning, but no matter what it is, as a staff member, you have to push the issue forward.” When asked about the legacy she wants to leave, she answered, “I want to be remembered for my calm and thoughtful nature at work.”
During the FBI’s investigation and seizure of local election offices concerning Trump’s challenge to his loss against Democratic President Joe Biden in crucial states such as Georgia during the 2020 election, Wiles suggested the potential for new findings regarding “election fraud,” saying, “I think the president will discover that he actually won.” Wiles has recently become more involved in outside activities, stepping away from her previous image known as the “Ice Maiden,” including launching an X account, formerly known as Twitter. This shift is connected to the November midterm elections. Politico reported that Wiles sent an email to White House staff advising them not to disclose information to the media. She cautioned, “Unapproved information leaks are unacceptable and can lead to disciplinary measures, including termination.”
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