Trump Says Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Has Breast Cancer

Wiles will continue working through treatment, according to the president.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:18pm

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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, but President Donald Trump says she will continue working during her treatment. Trump described Wiles as 'one of the strongest people I know' and said her prognosis is 'excellent'.

Why it matters

Wiles is one of Trump's closest advisers, serving as White House chief of staff. Her health condition could have significant implications for the administration as it faces mounting challenges on global and national fronts.

The details

Trump announced Wiles' diagnosis in a social media post, saying she plans to begin treatment immediately but will be spending 'virtually full time at the White House' during that period. Wiles is a longtime Trump ally who rose from his campaign co-chair to his closest adviser and counsel. She is the first woman to become White House chief of staff.

  • On March 16, 2026, Trump announced Wiles' breast cancer diagnosis on his Truth Social platform.

The players

Susie Wiles

White House chief of staff and one of President Trump's closest advisers.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States.

Melania Trump

The First Lady of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy! She will soon be better than ever!”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (Truth Social)

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