Susie Wiles, the Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump, is a name that resonates within the political sphere, yet her behind-the-scenes activities and perspectives on the Trump administration remain largely unexplored.
Recently, Wiles offered a rare glimpse into her insights on the Trump administration during an interview with Miranda Devine of the New York Post.
In the interview, Wiles reflected on the attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, which occurred almost a year ago. "One hundred percent. And I think, in a candid moment, he would say so. The way the rally itself unfolded, the chart he had them put up on the screens on the big LED boards it was always the last chart in the rotation, and it was always on the other side. So, to have him ask for that chart eight minutes in, and to have it come on the side that is opposite, caused him to look in a different direction and lift his head just a little because it was higher. And that just doesn't happen because it happened. It happened because, I believe, God wanted him to live," Wiles said, according to RedState.
Wiles also expressed her admiration for Trump's Cabinet, describing it as an "amazing group of people." She said, "I was sitting in a Cabinet meeting one day and they do tend to go on a while and so I was jotting down in my notebook, you know, how I saw the Cabinet. And these numbers are wrong, but order-of-magnitude correct five published authors, seven billionaires, 11 lawyers, a couple of minorities, a Democrat or two. It is an amazing group of people that he put together."
She further praised the work of Bobby Kennedy, Brooke Rollins, Linda McMahon, and Marco Rubio, stating, "Really, there's not one who I would say is not a complete success in what they're doing in their area."
Wiles also commented on Trump's work ethic, describing it as "unparalleled." She said, "He never stops working. And so, when you combine a work ethic that's unparalleled with a wishlist that's very long and an appetite for success for the American people, this is what you get."
When asked about her ability to keep up with Trump's pace, Wiles admitted, "I don't know of another mortal who could really keep up. I work as hard as I can, and I think I do fine or, at least, if I don't, he hasn't told me that yet. But it is superhuman pace, there's no question. And if you look around at the staff, they're all young but me. So, there's a reason for that."
The interview also touched on the sensitive topic of Trump's falling out with Elon Musk. Wiles' response was intriguing, albeit not particularly revealing. She said, "Similar. The president was very, very kind to him. And Elon had so much to offer us. He knew things we didn't know. He knew people and technologies that we didn't know. It was a great thing when it was a great thing, and had, I think, a very troublesome ending."
When asked why the relationship ended, Wiles responded, "I don't know. I don't understand it. I don't know. I know that what has been said doesn't ring accurate to me, but I don't know. I enjoyed working with Elon. I think he's a fascinating person and sees the world differently. And I think that's probably what the president saw, too just a little bit different than the average Joe but certainly came to not a good ending."
Wiles' response mirrors that of President Trump's not angry or bitter, but somewhat puzzled and possibly a tad melancholic. As she noted, "It was a great thing when it was a great thing."
While it's impossible to fully comprehend the intricate dynamics of the White House and Trump's inner circle, Wiles appears to be a calm and steady force behind the scenes. Her insights and reflections on the Trump administration, as well as her own role within it, are as impressive as they are enlightening. It seems that President Trump made a wise choice in selecting her for the role of Chief of Staff.
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