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Susie Wiles Ranked One of World’s Most Powerful Women by Forbes

Wiles managed President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and then became the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
Susie Wiles Ranked One of World’s Most Powerful Women by Forbes
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025. AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File
Emel Akan
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WASHINGTON—Forbes has named White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, 68, one of the world’s 100 most powerful women, in its latest ranking.

Wiles placed 66th for leading a successful presidential campaign that contributed to President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory. Following the election, Trump appointed her as chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold this position in U.S. history.
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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