The White House announced some serious but hopefully not tragic news Monday: Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will undergo treatment right away.
She is wearing pink today during a press briefing and appears to be in good spirits.
Since she is apparently tough as nails, she will continue her duties even as doctors treat the cancer. The good news, according to Trump: “her prognosis is excellent!”
He hailed Wiles in a Truth Social post Monday morning:
🚨 BREAKING: Trump announced that Susie Wiles, the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) March 16, 2026
Prayers up for Susie 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ESjwiJRsUW
Here is the full text of the president's statement:
Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know but, unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMMEDIATELY, as opposed to waiting. She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent! During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy! 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. 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! President DONALD J. TRUMP
.@SusieWiles dressed in pink today as she sits alongside @POTUS. 🩷 https://t.co/GCZX316iz2 pic.twitter.com/vPgGtAJPAX
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 16, 2026
Susie Wiles Promises to Be the No-Drama Mama of the Trump West Wing
Trump named Wiles chief of staff on January 20, 2025, the day he began his second (non-conservative) term. She has proved to be a strong leader who allows little drama in the administration and keeps operations running smoothly, especially compared to Trump’s first term, where there was more chaos.
She is the first woman to hold the role.
She is also the daughter of Pat Summerall, the former NFL player and beloved sportscaster who, for decades, teamed up with John Madden to make up one of the greatest broadcasting duos in history.
The tributes to Wiles are pouring in on social media, even from a Democrat senator:
I’ve just heard the news about White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles.
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) March 16, 2026
My deep sympathies are with her as she navigates kicking breast cancer’s ass.
Keeping her and her family in my thoughts.
I have known many breast cancer survivors who overcame the disease and went on to lead full and productive lives. Of course, not all the stories are happy, and it is obviously a condition to be taken seriously. It’s early stage, though, and the prognosis is excellent.
We wish Ms. Wiles a full and speedy recovery.
Another strong-willed and amazing woman in the administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, signaled her unwavering support:
Susie Wiles epitomizes what it means to be a strong leader. She is also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) March 16, 2026
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… https://t.co/hCoLnd4lC5
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. 💗
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