Susie Wiles: ‘tough, smart’ operator who led Trump back to the White House

Wiles, 67, who stressed discipline as Trump re-election chief, to become first ever female presidential chief of staff

Susie Wiles, who was named Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff, will be the first woman in US history to serve in the role as gatekeeper to the president, a position that typically wields great influence.

The chief of staff position is usually the first appointee that a president-elect names, and may oversee the transition from one administration. Once Trump is sworn in as president, Wiles will also be in charge of all White House policy, serving as a confidante and adviser and managing day-to-day affairs.