Politics
Trump denies reports of plan to oust White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
October 16, 2026 at 01:57 AM
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Trump has denied reports he is considering replacing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles amid a wave of departures of female officials.
- Politico reported, citing unnamed sources, that Trump discussed with allies the possibility of replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles.
- Trump denied the reports, calling them "completely fake news" and saying Wiles has his full confidence.
- Possible successors named in reports include deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, envoy Steve Witkoff, and former House speaker Kevin McCarthy.
- Four of eight women in cabinet-level posts in Trump's administration have left within three months, each replaced by a man.

