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on Thursday announced that , his campaign manager, would serve as WH chief of staff, as leading contenders emerged for other Cabinet roles such as attorney general.

“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, & was an integral part of both my 2016 & 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in a statement Thurs evening that called Wiles “universally admired & respected.”

washingtonpost.com/politics/20

The Washington Post · Trump makes first key appointment, taps Susie Wiles for White House chief of staffBy Hannah Knowles

would be the first female White House chief of staff.

Wiles, 67, has led ’s operation since 2021 — when he was widely viewed as a pariah after his . Unlike some advisers, she has rarely battled w/him & has maintained a close rapport.

The announcement from Trump is the first key appointment as his transition team considers candidates for jobs in his 2nd admin that begins Jan 20.

’s team has zeroed in on some candidates for other roles after vetting thousands of names & seeking to ensure they are to Trump.

, who served as general counsel in the OMB in Trump’s first term, is a contender to become …. was responsible for some of the Trump admin’s most controversial moves, including a delay in security assistance to that triggered Trump’s first .

adviser , who played a key role in Trump’s policy, is likely to return…. , who expects a major role in , has been at Mar-a-Lago the past 2 days & will have influence over who gets certain jobs…
The activity reflects the many allies jockeying for influence as Trump prepares to take office w/a -led & possibly a -controlled . Trump & his lts are focused on screening out people who may be .

…The milieu at Mar-a-Lago offers one window into who has ’s ear. , the tech CEO who invested massively in Trump’s reelection, spent time at the club after Trump’s victory & even joined a Trump family photo. Others spotted on the patio Wednesday night included staunch allies such as Rep (R-Florida), & fmr acting AG Matthew G. Whitaker & a number of Trump’s lawyers & aides….

Sen. (R-Florida) & fmr acting director of national intelligence [widely considered a deceiver & liar & someone w/scant background] are under consideration for ’s Secretary of State 🤦🏼‍♀️, while other previous primary opponents such as & North Dakota Gov (R) are also in contention for Cabinet roles.

Nonilex

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the -Vance transition team has not yet signed onto critical memorandums of understanding w/ that green-light presidential activities to ensure the future Trump administration runs smoothly.

[Trump’s decision not to sign a memorandum of understanding w/GSA & the White House will cause delays as agencies won’t have the required heads up which individuals will deploy into their offices.]

@Nonilex

In a way, it's a sign of brutal honesty.

They could only faithfully sign memorandums of not understanding anything at all.

@Nonilex The wrecking crew doesn't need agreements.

@Nonilex
Why would anyone be surprised that a guy who believes the gov has been persecuting him would not lift a finger to assist said government? My heart breaks not only for us but Ukraine and especially president Zelensky, I don't see Putin allowing him to survive trump's peace. Trump has no desire to govern, it's slash and burn as he fills his pockets.