Trump Reveals White House Chief of Staff’s Private Health Battle — And She’s Winning Big

Liberty Check

• President Trump publicly praises Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for her courage in fighting cancer while serving the nation
• Wiles continues working every day despite diagnosis, setting an example of strength and dedication
• First female White House Chief of Staff in history receives prestigious Woman of Valor Award

President Donald Trump revealed Thursday night that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been quietly battling cancer for the past nine weeks — and praised her as “winning it decisively.”

The president delivered the news in a surprise pre-recorded video message at a Washington, D.C. gala honoring Wiles. “It’s been especially inspiring to see her courage and toughness in recent weeks, and she’s been winning a battle with cancer and winning it decisively,” Trump said. “It was an early diagnosis, so she’s going to be in great shape.”

Wiles, who made history as the first female White House Chief of Staff, revealed during an onstage conversation that she hasn’t let the diagnosis slow her down.

“I come to work every day. I do my job, I don’t complain, and I think that sets an example, too, for the people I work with,” Wiles said.

Trump surprised Wiles with the video tribute as she accepted the Independent Women’s Forum Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award at the Waldorf Astoria. He called her “one of the best White House chiefs of staff ever in history.”

“I say the best, actually,” Trump added, expressing his gratitude for her “friendship, loyalty and support every single day.”

Wiles said she had no idea the video was intended for the gala, despite briefly walking in on the president while he was recording it.

“I walked in when he was filming it, but I didn’t know what it was for, and I kind of ducked out the back door,” she said.

The president credited Wiles with playing a crucial role in each of his presidential campaigns, “especially in 2024,” and said his administration’s accomplishments have come with “her help and her leadership.”

“Susie, we have a problem. I say go to Susie,” Trump said. “We owe her a tremendous debt and what she’s done is just incredible for our country.”

Wiles, a lifelong Republican, called her decision to back Trump in 2016 one of the biggest risks of her career. “I wanted a disrupter,” Wiles explained. “I looked around at the disrupters in the field and said, I think Donald Trump’s the one.”

When asked about her current role, Wiles offered a humble perspective.

“This is the path God chose for me. And I’m here, and I’m doing the best I can every day.”

The recognition comes as Wiles continues to serve as one of the most trusted advisors in the Trump administration, managing operations with quiet competence while maintaining her commitment to duty despite personal health challenges.

Americans deserve leaders who show up and serve with honor — no matter what.