Susie Wiles to stay on as White House chief of staff amid breast cancer treatment

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue in her role during treatment, she confirmed Monday. Wiles, who served as Trump's 2024 campaign manager and was appointed as the first woman to hold the chief of staff position, made the announcement publicly about her health condition. Her decision to remain in the demanding role while undergoing cancer treatment demonstrates her commitment to the position and suggests the Trump administration views her as indispensable to White House operations. The diagnosis comes just months into Trump's second term, during a critical period when the chief of staff typically helps establish the president's policy agenda and manages White House staff. Early-stage breast cancer generally has favorable treatment outcomes, though the timeline for her treatment was not specified.