Susan Wiles, 68, is an American political consultant and lobbyist, currently serving as the 32nd White House chief of staff. Her perspective in the 2025 Vanity Fair recorded interviews confirms what we already know about Trump's second administration and more.

6 takeaways from Susie Wiles' interviews   CNN - December 16, 2025

1. Wiles is not exactly flattering toward Bondi, Musk and Vance

2. She undercut Trump's public message on the boat strikes and Venezuela

3. She comes across as a willing enabler

4. She admits Trump is out for retribution

5. Rubio says he’ll defer to Vance in 2028

6. Her big political concerns for Trump and the GOP