Susie Wiles reveals toughest truth she ever told Donald Trump as she opens up on president's future goals

Susie Wiles shared insights into her behind-the-scenes role in Trump’s 2024 campaign and her key influence in his administration
UPDATED MAR 29, 2025
Susie Wiles reflected on the 2020 election and President Donald Trump's leadership (Getty Images)
Susie Wiles reflected on the 2020 election and President Donald Trump's leadership (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Susie Wiles is stepping into the spotlight for the first time since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Lara Trump, Wiles shared insights into her behind-the-scenes role in Trump’s 2024 campaign and her key influence in his administration.

Susie Wiles reflects on Donald Trump’s reaction to 2020 loss


WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House on February 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he returned to the White House last month. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump, accompanied by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC (Getty Images)

A clip obtained by Daily Mail previews Wiles’ candid discussion about her responsibilities in keeping “the trains on the tracks” in Trump’s second term.

More significantly, she divulged one of the most difficult moments of her career, delivering a harsh reality check to Trump after his 2020 election loss.

Wiles revealed that her entry into Trump’s inner circle came after she told him the reality of the 2020 election in 2021.

“Coming to him after the 2020 election and telling him what he thought was the circumstance wasn’t,” she recounted, adding, “He said, ‘Well, can you fix it?’”

Despite the setback, Wiles praised Trump’s resilience, stating that he has seen so much in his career that it is difficult to surprise him.

She appears to be referencing her strategic role in helping Trump turn his 2020 defeat into a victorious comeback in 2024.

Susie Wiles' rare media appearance


LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump attends a game between the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets with senior campaign consultant Susie Wiles on October 20, 2024 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris continue to campaign in battleground swing states ahead of the November 5 election. (Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)
Donald Trump attends a game between the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets with senior campaign consultant Susie Wiles in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (Getty Images)

At 67, Wiles has built a career in Republican politics while avoiding the media spotlight.

She played a crucial role in orchestrating Trump’s successful 2024 campaign and now oversees White House operations as Chief of Staff.

Unlike other aides who fell out of Trump’s favor for contradicting him on election fraud claims, such as former Attorney General Bill Barr, Wiles has managed to maintain a close relationship with the president.

Her ability to deliver difficult truths while maintaining trust has set her apart from other political operatives who were sidelined from Trump’s inner circle.

Susie Wiles opens up on vision for Donald Trump’s second term

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 05: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump praises his campaign senior advisor Susie Wiles during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump praises his campaign senior advisor Susie Wiles during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Getty Images)

During the interview, Lara Trump asked Wiles about her overall goals for the administration over the next four years.

Wiles outlined several key priorities, including, strengthening the American economy, implementing trade and tariff policies, addressing crime and illegal immigration, and facilitating diplomatic efforts to “settle a war” and bring “peace in the world”

“These are heady, big things that are important not just for now, but for the future,” Wiles explained.

She described her role as ensuring that operations run smoothly so the president and vice president can focus on executing their vision for the country.

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