Washington, March 16, 2026 – Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and first woman in the role under President Donald Trump, announced she has early-stage breast cancer but plans to maintain her full responsibilities during treatment.time+1
President Trump revealed the diagnosis in a Truth Social post on Monday, praising Wiles as “one of the strongest people I know” with an “excellent” prognosis from her medical team. He noted she chose to begin treatment “IMMEDIATELY” and will spend nearly full time at the White House.wsj+3
In her statement, the 68-year-old Wiles expressed gratitude for early detection, stating, “Nearly one in eight women in the U.S. will face this diagnosis,” and affirmed her commitment to serving. She credited Trump’s support and her doctors for optimism amid the weeks-long regimen ahead.nytimes+3
Wiles, a key Trump advisor since his 2024 reelection campaign, ensures seamless White House operations. Her resolve underscores resilience in public service.pbs+1
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