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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles denies resignation

Published 6 June 2026

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has forcefully denied a report that she is planning to resign, calling the story "a piece of Friday fiction." The report, published by the Daily Mail on Friday, cited anonymous insiders claiming Wiles was preparing to leave her position after the November midterm elections.

In a post on the social media platform X, Wiles stated, "To be crystal clear, I am not going anywhere." She added that she is honored to serve President Donald Trump and remains fully committed to advancing his agenda. The White House also rejected the report, with a spokesperson stating that Wiles is committed to the president and continues to work at full capacity.

The Daily Mail article, which cited five unnamed sources, alleged that Wiles was notably frustrated by recent presidential appointments, specifically the promotion of Bill Pulte to acting Director of National Intelligence and the formal nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. According to the report, three insiders described Pulte’s elevation as a "direct insult" to Wiles, who had reportedly opposed the move. The sources also claimed Trump had begun to resent Wiles's guidance, with one...

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