Susie Wiles Poised to Undermine President Trump After White House Exit

Susie Wiles has departed from her role as President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff, but according to Trump’s longtime biographer Michael Wolff, her political maneuvering is far from over. On the episode of “Inside Trump’s Head,” Wolff revealed that Wiles plans to quietly work against Trump while maintaining a respectful public facade.

Wiles’ Departure and Public Loyalty

During the podcast, co-host Joanna Coles noted that Wiles stormed off after being berated by President Trump over the GOP’s disappointing midterm election results. Coles questioned whether Wiles would remain loyal to Trump following her exit. Wolff responded, “Well, you know, loyalty is understood in different kind of ways.” He confirmed that Wiles remains publicly respectful but privately seeks to undermine the president.

Internal White House Tensions and Family Interests

Wolff highlighted ongoing tensions within the White House, particularly focusing on Wiles’ promotion of her daughter, Katie Wiles. He said, “One of the interests, by the way, is her daughter and her daughter’s future career,” noting that this was a source of friction during her tenure. The biographer portrayed Wiles as primarily focused on her own reputation and her close circle, explaining that she tolerated Trump’s controversial remarks because she was more concerned about her image and influence than Trump’s behavior.

Wiles’ Next Moves: Protecting Self-Interest

Now that Wiles has left the White House, Wolff predicted she will act out of self-interest. “She’s an adept political player. She has her self-interest to protect here,” he said. Wolff warned that Wiles will explore every possible opportunity to “put the knife in” Trump privately while maintaining her public respectfulness. This dual approach suggests a nuanced strategy that could complicate Trump’s political calculations.

Stephen Miller’s Role as Successor

Wolff also commented on Trump’s selection of Stephen Miller as Wiles’ replacement. He argued that Trump did not choose Miller based on a deliberate plan, but rather because Miller was “the most loyal, most available person” when Wiles exited. Wolff described Miller as someone “unable and uninterested in compromise of any sort,” making him “exactly the kind of person you don’t want in the chief of staff role.” This characterization points to potential challenges ahead for the White House under Miller’s leadership.

Susie Wiles’ departure marks a significant shift in President Trump’s inner circle. With her keen focus on self-preservation and her willingness to undermine Trump privately, the dynamics within the White House are likely to become increasingly complex as the administration moves forward.