Posted on 12/16/2025 12:10:55 PM PST by thegagline
President Trump defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles in an exclusive interview with The Post Tuesday — saying she was right to tell Vanity Fair he has an “alcoholic’s personality” and that he has full faith in Wiles to continue in her role.
Trump, 79, reiterated that he avoids alcohol, saying in the interview he has a “possessive and addictive type personality” and that he wasn’t offended by her word choice.
“No, she meant that I’m — you see, I don’t drink alcohol. So everybody knows that — but I’ve often said that if I did, I’d have a very good chance of being an alcoholic. I have said that many times about myself, I do. It’s a very possessive personality,” Trump said.
I’ve said that many times about myself. I’m fortunate I’m not a drinker. If I did, I could very well, because I’ve said that — what’s the word? Not possessive — possessive and addictive type personality. Oh, I’ve said it many times, many times before.”
In the interview, Wiles said: “High-functioning alcoholics or alcoholics in general, their personalities are exaggerated when they drink. And so I’m a little bit of an expert in big personalities.” ***
He said that he thought author Chris Whipple may have deceived Wiles regarding his focus.
“Yeah, deceived — and he didn’t have great access, a couple of very short interviews. And Susie generally doesn’t do interviews,” Trump said.
“If anybody knows the interviewer, and if they know Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair is a totally — it’s lost its way. It’s also lost its readers, as you know. No, she’s fantastic.”
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The man knows his limits when it comes to imbibing.
Why the heck would you do a interview with Vanity Affair?? 🤔 I don’t say that
Good one ☝️
Nonetheless, her willingness to speak to Vanity Fair is questionable.
I’m pretty sure Trump meant to say “obsessive,” not “possessive.” Everyone has word finding issues now and then.
I hope Trump sees the light. No matter how useful a person makes themselves if they are a snake don’t keep them in your tent.
What’s next? Mad magazine?
His brother Fred Jr died at age 42 after decline from long term alcoholism. President Trump shuns alcohol, drugs and smoking.
I know the feeling after having an alcoholic, man hating, narcissistic, abusive mother. I shun the same as Trump does.
“Why the heck would you do a interview with Vanity Affair??”
Susie and Trump were likely in cahoots on that interview.
Bottom line... she opposed DOGE hard. She fought the J6 pardons. She pushed for the Epstein coverup (she worked for the Netanyahu election campaign). She opposed Trump’s tariffs. Pfizer lobbyist. She is toxic.
She is nothing but a conduit for the legalized bribery and influence peddling industry.
My question exactly. WHY do so-called conservatives need to seek publicity and affirmation with trash leftist mainstream media? Why can't these DC GOP types just ignore them??
Your base isn't reading Vanity Fair. Middle-class or lower-class Democrats are not reading it. But it IS being read by a very small amount of coastal, liberal elites, who will ALWAYS hate you.
Why interview with Vanity Fair? Probably some kind of 4D laser Chess or something...
Send the President a letter and tell him how you feel.
Maybe he’ll fire Susie and hire you...
The most transparent president ever!
Yes, I’m sure that’s what he meant.
Susie Wiles is smart, politically experienced and a vile feminist.
She is the daughter of an absent, alcoholic father; which explains a lot.
She believes that women can do a better job than men in leadership positions.
She hates men.
So the Trump Administration can sue any media company that deliberately lies and manipulates what she actually said in the interview.
wow - i’d say her judgment was on vacation when she agreed to a leftie media interview, thinking they wouldn’t take words out of context. Susie, Susie,Susie. my cats know better! i’m sure she is having one rotten day and is massively regretful. but we’re going to see her words used over and over again...ugh!
Co-dependent
Cigarettes, gambling sex or alcohol. Addiction can hit everyone at some point.
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