President-elect Trump picks veteran Florida political strategist as White House chief of staff

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ORLANDO, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has made a historic choice for his White House chief of staff.

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Veteran Florida political strategist Susie Wiles will be the first woman ever selected in that position.

Wiles co-chaired the Trump 2024 campaign and has long been one of Trump’s closest advisers.

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She acted as his top aid during his post-presidency period.

Republican leaders say Wiles is tough, innovative and smart.

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