Susie Wiles
Susie Wiles is an American conservative political consultant who has worked on the campaigns of Republican politicians including Ronald Reagan, Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump.
Career
Described by Axios reporter Jonathan Swan as his "top political adviser", Wiles was a member of Trump's Florida presidential campaign in 2016 and 2020. She was also an adviser to Ron DeSantis during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, although "rising tensions between the duo" led to her dismissal in 2019.[1] Wiles also runs lobbying firm Ballard Partners.[2] Wiles is currently working on Trump's 2024 Presidential campaign[3] and serves as CEO of Trump's Save America PAC.[4]
Personal life
Wiles is the daughter of sportscaster Pat Summerall. Her daughter Caroline resigned as deputy assistant to President Donald Trump in February 2017, after failing a background check by the FBI.[5]
References
- Orr, Gabby; Contorno, Steve (August 9, 2022). "She helped Trump win Florida twice. Now she could lead his expected 2024 campaign". CNN.
- Filkins, Dexter (June 27, 2022). "Can Ron DeSantis Displace Donald Trump as the G.O.P.'s Combatant-in-Chief?". The New Yorker.
- Nuzzi, Olivia (December 23, 2022). "The Final Campaign".
- Adams, Myra (August 11, 2022). ""The most powerful Republican you don't know"".
- "Daughter of political consultant Susie Wiles resigns from White House post". The Florida Times-Union. February 16, 2017.