In a remarkable recognition of her political prowess, Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, has been distinguished by Forbes in their 2025 list of the World's Most Powerful Women.
This year, she is the sole American woman in politics to receive this honor.
According to Breitbart, Wiles was ranked at #66 in the prestigious list, a testament to her significant contributions to American politics. Forbes underscored her historic appointment as the first female White House Chief of Staff in January 2025 and her instrumental role in co-chairing Donald Trump's 2024 reelection campaign. Interestingly, Wiles outranked media personality Kim Kardashian, who was positioned at #71.
Forbes also acknowledged her leadership as the CEO of the Save America Leadership PAC and her extensive career advising prominent Republicans, including Ronald Reagan, Mitt Romney, Rick Scott, and Ron DeSantis. Wiles' political journey commenced in 1979 when she served as an assistant to New York Rep. Jack Kemp.
In previous years, the list featured other notable women in politics such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. However, Harris was absent from the 2024 edition, published after her loss in the presidential election that year. This year, the top two spots are held by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
The accolade from Forbes elicited public commendations from various figures within the conservative movement. Alex Bruesewitz, a political strategist and Trump adviser, posted on X: "Congratulations to White House Chief of Staff @SusieWiles on making the Forbes Worlds Most Powerful Women list. Susie was a major reason why President Trump won last November, and she doesnt get nearly enough credit, although I dont think she minds because she doesnt seek it! A well-deserved recognition!"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon also extended their congratulations.
In November, when announcing her appointment, President Donald Trump lauded Wiles' role in his return to the White House, stating she just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history. Then-Sen. JD Vance also praised the decision, describing her as a huge asset and just a really good person.
At a memorial event for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Wiles acknowledged the impact of his grassroots movement in mobilizing young voters. She stated, President Trumps victory, winning the popular vote in every swing state, was powered by young people, most brand new to politics. She referred to these young voters as Charlies army, crediting Kirk with making the winning difference in the 2024 election.
As the Trump administration gears up for the 2026 midterms, Wiles has indicated that President Trump will be a prominent figure on the campaign trail. Hes going to campaign like its 2024 again, Wiles declared during an appearance on . She suggested a shift in typical midterm strategies, which usually focus on localizing elections. Instead, the administration plans to turn that on its head and put him on the ballot because so many of those low-propensity voters are Trump voters.
Wiles' reflections on a recent special election in Tennessees 7th congressional district underscored the importance of Trump's active involvement. Although Republican Matt Van Epps ultimately emerged victorious, Wiles noted that the outcome highlighted turnout concerns, stating, We saw, a week ago Tuesday, what happens when hes not on the ballot and not active.
This observation further emphasizes the administration's strategy to leverage Trump's popularity in the upcoming midterms.
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