President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he is selecting Susie Wiles, his presidential campaign’s co-chair, as White House chief of staff, marking the first major administrative pick made by Trump before he takes office in January.
Wiles is one of Trump's co-campaign managers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Trump credited Wiles with being an “integral part” of his presidential campaigns, saying in a campaign email the longtime political consultant “just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history.”
Wiles will be the first woman in U.S. history to serve as White House chief of staff.
Trump had four chiefs of staff during his last presidency, with his first pick being former Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who served for just six months.
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