White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' Candid Remarks About Trump and Administration Dynamics Spark Controversy

Dec 17, 2025 11:44 am CST

In a revealing Vanity Fair interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described President Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" despite being a teetotaler and offered frank assessments of key administration figures including Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk. While Trump affirmed his support for Wiles following the publication, the candid remarks have sparked controversy and prompted public defenses from cabinet members, highlighting the complex dynamics within the administration.