White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced on Monday, March 16, 2026. Despite the diagnosis, Wiles intends to continue fulfilling her duties although undergoing treatment.

Diagnosis and Prognosis

President Trump revealed Wiles’ diagnosis in a Truth Social post, stating she has an “excellent” prognosis and will remain “virtually full time at the White House” during treatment . Wiles, 68, “decided to take on this challenge, IMMEDIATELY, as opposed to waiting,” according to Trump’s post.

Wiles confirmed the diagnosis in a statement, noting that nearly one in eight women in the United States will face a similar diagnosis and emphasizing the strength and determination shown by those women .

Continued Commitment to Role

Wiles plans to continue serving as White House Chief of Staff throughout her treatment. She expressed gratitude for her medical team, who detected the cancer early and are guiding her care . She appeared alongside President Trump at a Kennedy Center board meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, where Trump described her as an “amazing person” and an “amazing fighter” .

Background

Susie Wiles is the first woman to hold the position of White House Chief of Staff. She previously served as co-chairman of President Trump’s 2024 election campaign committee and was a key strategist during the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections .