He and his strong, immigrant mom loved and supported one another. Scotswomen are as tough as Irishwomen. Almost.
Those are his sisters in the background. His older one, on the right, was a Federal judge.
Posted on 11/09/2024 6:19:18 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.
Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position. She largely avoided the spotlight, even refusing to take the mic to speak as Trump celebrated his victory early Wednesday morning. She resisted the formal title of campaign manager, avoiding becoming a target, given Trump’s history of cycling through people in that role.
Wiles’ hire is Trump’s first major decision as president-elect and one that could be a defining test of his incoming administration, as he must quickly build the team that will help run the massive federal government. Wiles doesn’t bring much federal government experience to the role, but has a close relationship with the president-elect.
On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding him or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him that he was better off when he followed her advice than flouting it.
Wiles is a longtime Florida-based Republican strategist who ran Trump’s campaigns in the state in 2016 and 2020, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ successful bid for office in 2018. Before that, she ran Rick Scott’s 2010 campaign for Florida governor and briefly served as the manager of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman’s 2012 presidential campaign.
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Thank you.
First woman, not first female.
I read on a Telegram site that she was a lobbyist for Big Pharma. Say it ain’t so!
no more clown car I love it
“ Mark Cuban can’t come to the phone right now. He’s on a date with Rachel Maddow.”
Wait, I though she only dated wom…..
Never mind.
Must have been decades ago. She’s been in politics at least twenty years. Behind of scenes of course.
Hey President-elect Donald Trump 47, I could use a new job.
Just saying.......lol
No, seriously....
(hey, maybe about the same odds as Powerball but it doesn’t cost anything to try except a few keystrokes......)
I know who the dude on the right is.
Is that Cuban in the middle?
I don’t know what that thing on the Left is. Is that Rosie?
Yes; it’s Rosie.
“She has a nick-name - “Ice” Maiden.....”
On some show one of the talking heads said, “She looks like Mrs. Santa Claus.” Then, “Mrs. Santa Claus who’ll break your kneecaps”
“She’s been in politics at least twenty years.”
Big Pharma IS politics in the U.S.
Yikes
Me, neither. Wiles primary job has been as a pharmaceutical company lobbyist, which is the last thing this administration needs.
“She’s sportscaster Pat Summerall’s daughter...”
That is so cool! Thought that maiden name of hers was unique/familiar. :)
Maybe she will use her Lobbying skills for good and not evil? Time will tell.
You know, skill sets ARE transferable from job to job. I’m sure you’ve done it in your own careers. I know I have.
BUT - if she ends up being less than stellar, President Trump has my blessing to say, “You’re FIRED, Ice Maiden!” ;)
All true, and we can only hope that she uses her contacts and skills for good.
P.S. RFK is against the her completely. He wants to go after pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyists. Of course, he also wants to legalize LSD, so go figure.
He and his strong, immigrant mom loved and supported one another. Scotswomen are as tough as Irishwomen. Almost.
Those are his sisters in the background. His older one, on the right, was a Federal judge.
Thanks Wilde, wonderful picture with a strong background!
That picture brings to mind Dubya's first head of communications, the brilliant Karen Hughes. His admin was so much better until she went back to Texas to deal with her teenagers.
Dubya had Hughes, Reagan had the inimitable Faith Whittlesey, and now Trump appears to have a winner handling communications with a big bunch of ambitions and egos.
Have a look at these strong, intelligent Republican strategists and communicators:
Former Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton talks about working with Susie Wiles 1.26 min.
GOP strategist Susie Wiles to discuss 2020 election results (Trump won Florida) 8:29 min.
*BUMP* Thank you!
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