Trump Announces Wiles Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Continued Duties

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but plans to continue her duties virtually full time during treatment. The diagnosis, detected last week, comes with an excellent prognosis, according to Trump, who praised Wiles for her determination to begin treatment immediately without stepping back from her role.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Wiles as "one of the strongest people I know" and highlighted her commitment to her work. "Her strength and her commitment to continue doing the job she loves, and does so well, while undergoing treatment, tells you everything you need to know about her," he wrote. Trump added that Wiles, one of his closest advisors, is "tough and deeply committed to serving the American people" and will soon be "better than ever." He noted that she has a "fantastic medical team" and will spend virtually full time at the White House during her several-week treatment period in the Washington area, expressing his satisfaction with the arrangement. Trump also said he and First Lady Melania Trump are supporting her "in every way."