White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will begin treatment immediately, President Donald Trump said Monday.
Trump said Wiles has an “excellent” prognosis and plans to continue working at the White House while undergoing treatment.
“Her Strength and her Commitment to continue doing the job she loves, and does so well, while undergoing treatment, tells you everything you need to know about her. Susie, as one of my closest and most important advisors, is tough and deeply committed to serving the American People,” the president wrote on his Truth Social account.
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“She will soon be better than ever! Melania and I are with her in every way, and we look forward to working with Susie on the many big and wonderful things that are happening for the benefit of our Country!”
The president addressed the issue, calling Wiles “an amazing person, an amazing fighter,” during remarks on Monday.
Wiles has also issued a statement about the cancer diagnosis.
“This past week, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Wiles said in a statement obtained by Fox News. “Nearly one in eight women in the United States will face this diagnosis. Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work, and serve their communities with strength and determination. I now join their ranks.
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“I am grateful to have an outstanding team of doctors who detected the cancer early and are guiding my care, and I am encouraged by a strong prognosis. I am also deeply thankful for the support and encouragement of President Trump as I undergo treatment and continue serving in my role as White House Chief of Staff,” she added.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Wiles in a post on X.
“Susie Wiles epitomizes what it means to be a strong leader. She is also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Susie led President Trump’s historic 2024 comeback campaign and is now spearheading the most successful administration in history. I know I speak for the President and the entire White House when I say that we are all praying for Susie and rallying behind her as she prepares to fight this battle against breast cancer,” Leavitt wrote.
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White House Deputy chief of staff James Blair wrote in a post on X that Wiles has “led President Trump’s team through illegitimate indictments, domestic spying by the former administration, rigged federal prosecutions, illegal law enforcement raids, general lawfare, assassination attempts, & more. As with the rest, she will win this battle with grace.”
This is a breaking news story; check back for updates. Fox News’ Jessica Loker contributed to this report
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