White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Wiles plans to continue serving in her role while undergoing treatment.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:18pm

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, but plans to remain in her role while undergoing treatment, President Trump announced. Wiles, 68, confirmed the diagnosis in a statement, explaining that the cancer was discovered early and that she has an excellent prognosis.

Why it matters

Wiles is a central figure in Trump's political circle, serving as co-campaign manager for his 2024 presidential run before becoming the first woman to hold the position of White House chief of staff. Her diagnosis and decision to continue working highlights the challenges high-profile women in leadership roles can face when dealing with health issues.

The details

Trump shared the news on Truth Social, saying Wiles has 'a fantastic medical team' and that her 'prognosis is excellent!' Wiles said she is 'grateful to have an outstanding team of doctors' and is 'encouraged by a strong prognosis.' Trump described Wiles as 'an amazing person, an amazing fighter' and said her diagnosis is only a 'minor difficulty.'

  • Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2026.

The players

Susie Wiles

The White House Chief of Staff who has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

President Trump

The President of the United States who announced Wiles' diagnosis and expressed his support for her.

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What they’re saying

“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!”

— President Trump (Truth Social)

“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.”

— Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff (Statement)

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