Trump has previously denounced reports of Wiles' departure as "TOTAL FAKE NEWS" and affirmed that she has his "COMPLETE confidence," though he continues to weigh candidates such as Stephen Miller, Kevin McCarthy, and Randy Levine. Rival aides have pressed for her removal by sharing news of her daughter's foreign lobbying and alleging her associates monetized access to the president. Prediction market Kalshi currently assigns a 41% chance that Wiles will leave her position as chief of staff by the end of the year.
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Trump Adds Jay Clayton to Chief of Staff Shortlist After White House Freakout
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President Donald Trump is renewing discussions with close allies about changing his top administration personnel after an internal briefing caused a la volatile reaction among staff. An aide, Natalie Harp, provided the president with printed reporting on the uncertain future of Susie Wiles, which reportedly caused Trump to "blow up" and triggered a la "freakout" in the West Wing. Despite the chaotic reaction, Trump is now floating Jay Clayton as a la potential new candidate to take over Wiles' role in the White House office.
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