White House Chief of Staff diagnosed with breast cancer

Monday, March 16, 2026
THE WHITE HOUSE (WPVI) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.

In a social media post, the president says she has decided to start treatment immediately and has an excellent prognosis.

Wiles plans to continue working full-time virtually as she undergoes treatment.

President Trump praised Wiles as being quote "tough and deeply committed to serving the American people."

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