After helping engineer Donald Trump’s unlikely landslide victory in the presidential race, Susie Wiles, the president-elect’s modest co-campaign manager, is seen as a the favorite to become his White House chief of staff, according to six sources familiar with discussions within the campaign, NBC News Reports.

In a world riven by rivalries, advisers credit Wiles’s ability to earn Trump’s respect and corral big personalities. If elected, Wiles would become the first female White House chief of staff in history.

“She has instilled a lot of respect among the staff, as well as loyalty. She doesn’t play. And he means what he says: In the campaign, he said we were checking egos at the door and holding everyone to it,” said one campaign official, who, like others in this article, was granted anonymity to discuss speak frankly or because they were not authorized to speak officially. “The concept of a team of rivals did not apply here.”

“Susie is the best there is,” said a second Trump campaign official. “She ran a great campaign and has the respect of everyone, including Democrats who recognize her talent. She would be a great chief of staff and would serve at the pleasure of the president. After all, it is his White House.”

A third Trump campaign official said Wiles is already filling the role of de facto chief of staff and that staff widely want her to get the job. A large staff meeting will be held at campaign headquarters Thursday and Wiles will lead it.

The feeling among advisers is that if Trump makes a strong appeal to Wiles, she will accept the job, and many expect her to do so.

“If she wants it, it’s hers,” said one adviser familiar with the discussions. “His position alongside Trump and what he just helped achieve (winning by wide margins) makes him an easy pick if he wants it.”

Another Trump adviser said the job belongs to Wiles if she wants it. NBC News has reached out to Wiles for comment.

“If she really wants it, I’m not sure how competitive it would be,” the family advisor said.

Trump is notoriously superstitious and has stayed away from planning for a future administration that began in the final months of his campaign. But planning is now beginning in earnest and choosing who will lead your operation will be one of the most critical as you hope to implement a broad agenda.

In a statement Wednesday, Trump’s transition team said his victory had “delivered a mandate” for his agenda “that puts the working men and women of our nation first.”

“By choosing the best people to join his team and the best policies to pursue, his transition team will ensure the implementation of President Trump’s common sense agenda starting on Day 1,” said the two advisers chosen to lead his transition, Howard, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. Lutnick and Linda McMahon, a cabinet member during the first Trump administration and a business executive.

Wiles, daughter of famous football player and sportscaster Pat Summerall, led the staff through assassination attempts, a change at the top of the Democratic ticket and a drop in the polls.

“She would be everyone’s number one choice, but it’s her decision,” the first campaign official said.

The 2024 campaign was the first time Trump did not change his core campaign leadership team throughout a race, a dynamic that even he alluded to while speaking to reporters Tuesday while naming Wiles, who helped secure his victory in the once purple Florida. in 2016.

“Some people said it’s the best-run campaign they’ve ever seen, but for that to hold up, you have to win,” Trump said as he cast his vote. “My team… a lot of them are the same players, as you know, Susie.”

Praising Wiles during his victory speech on Tuesday, Trump shared her nickname and alluded to her essential work behind the scenes: “We call her the Ice Maiden. Susie likes to stay in the background, she’s not in the background.” flat”.

“I think many of the president’s closest allies really see the value that their partnership has created,” said Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. “They complement each other perfectly.”

Trump’s transition leaders are some of his old friends and allies: Lutnick, who often accompanied him on the road during the final weeks of his campaign (including on his return to Butler, Pennsylvania), and McMahon, a former official in his first administration.

Other names being actively considered for the White House chief of staff job include Brooke Rollins, a former senior Trump White House adviser who now heads the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, and former leader of the majority of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy.

Notably, Rollins took pride of place speaking during an appearance at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally last month, where Lutnick spoke. during a appearance On Fox News on Thursday, McCarthy said he would not be chief of staff and praised Wiles as someone who “would do a great job.”

A campaign official said Rollins and McCarthy have relationships with Trump, but only one candidate has the professional respect and loyalty of staff.

“And that’s Susie,” the person added.

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