President Donald Trump has been reaching out to associates and supporters to explore whether the moment has arrived to remove his most tenured chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and install a new individual in the top White House leadership role, Politico reported.
“I do my job. I don’t complain, and I think that sets an example to for the people I work with.
The publication noted that Trump has been considering multiple candidates as potential replacements for Wiles, an experienced Florida political strategist who holds the distinction of being the inaugural female chief of staff, according to four sources with firsthand insight into the president’s discussions. A Republican operative allegedly informed Trump that Wiles has “burned a lot of people” within the Trump administration. “I got a cancer diagnosis nine weeks ago and I come to work every day,” she said after receiving the award. Several potential successors to Wiles have been identified: Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff; Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees; Steve Witkoff, special envoy for peace missions; Bill Pulte, Federal Housing Finance Agency director; and Kevin McCarthy, former House speaker, according to Politico.
Wiles received the prestigious ‘Woman of Valor’ award earlier this year following her cancer diagnosis.
Miller serves as deputy chief of staff for policy and Homeland Security adviser. He plays a significant role in advancing Trump’s immigration agenda, including border security enhancements and expanded deportation initiatives. Levine stands as the sole proposed candidate for Wiles’ successor who maintains no affiliation with the U.S. government. He currently serves as president of the New York Yankees and maintains longstanding ties to Trump’s commercial and political networks. Witkoff holds the position of assistant to the president and special envoy for peace initiatives. His diplomatic efforts have extended to negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. During his tenure at the White House, Witkoff orchestrated a diplomatic exchange with Russia that resulted in the return of Marc Fogel, an American citizen held in Russian custody, to the United States.
He additionally functions as Middle East envoy and successfully facilitated a peace agreement between Hamas and Iran in October 2025.
