President dismisses “alcoholic’s personality” remark, calls Wiles “fantastic” and reaffirms confidence in her leadership.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump on Wednesday forcefully defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after a Vanity Fair profile described internal tensions and quoted Wiles as saying Trump has an “alcoholic’s personality.”
Trump told the New York Post he was not offended by the remark, calling Wiles “fantastic” and praising her White House leadership.
“I’ve said that myself many times,” Trump said, noting that while he does not drink alcohol, he has an addictive personality that could have led him to alcoholism. He cited his brother Fred Trump Jr.’s struggle with alcoholism and early death as his reason for abstaining.
Wiles’ Response to the Profile
Wiles, a veteran Republican strategist who played a key role in Trump’s 2024 campaign, called the Vanity Fair article a “disingenuously framed hit job“ that distorted her remarks and ignored the administration’s accomplishments.
The profile included criticisms of Vice President JD Vance and Attorney General Pam Bondi, as well as unnamed sources discussing policy debates on immigration, personnel, and communications.
Trump’s Reaction and Support for Wiles
Trump dismissed the article’s framing, reiterating his long-standing criticism of Vanity Fair for what he calls bias. He reaffirmed his support for Wiles:
“She’s doing a great job. I stand with her.”
Senior administration officials rejected claims of dysfunction, emphasizing that internal debates are a normal part of governing.
Wiles’ Role and Impact
Wiles has been credited by allies with bringing discipline and structure to the West Wing, a contrast to Trump’s first term. Trump’s public defense of Wiles signals continuity in his senior staff and his willingness to dismiss media criticism he views as hostile.
“She tells it like it is,” Trump said, adding that he has no plans to make changes to his top team.
The episode comes as Trump enters the final stretch of his first year back in office, with immigration, trade, and foreign policy dominating his agenda. Wiles remains a central figure in his administration.
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