Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on a Vanity Fair article published following a lengthy interview she gave to the publication.
Wiles Condemns 'Disingenuously Framed' Reporting
In a strongly-worded statement released on Tuesday 16 December 2025, Wiles denounced the piece, which appeared online early that morning. She accused the magazine of publishing what she termed a "disingenuously framed hit piece" targeting both her and the administration.
Wiles asserted that critical context from her conversation was omitted and that positive statements she and others made about President Trump and his team were deliberately left out. She suggested this editorial choice was designed to craft a narrative of chaos and negativity surrounding the President and his staff.
Defending the Trump Administration's Record
Countering the article's implied criticism, Wiles vigorously defended the administration's accomplishments. She claimed that the Trump White House has achieved more in eleven months than any other president managed in eight years.
She attributed this purported success to the "unmatched leadership and vision of President Trump," adding that she has been "honored to work for him for the better part of a decade." Her statement concluded with a defiant pledge that the controversy would not hinder the administration's "relentless pursuit of Making America Great Again."
The Interview and Its Aftermath
The original Vanity Fair article, headlined "Susie Wiles says Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ — and reveals her ultimatum that shaped the 2016 election," was based on an extensive sit-down with the chief of staff. Wiles's furious public rebuttal highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and segments of the media it frequently labels as hostile.
The incident underscores the challenging relationship between the White House and press outlets, where interviews intended to provide insight can rapidly devolve into public disputes over framing and narrative control.
