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Top Trump aide Susie Wiles says she’s cancer free after treatment

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The Straits Times. (2026, September 16). Top Trump aide Susie Wiles says she’s cancer free after treatment. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/top-trump-aide-susie-wiles-says-shes-cancer-free-after-treatment

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Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff and a longtime aide, announced on September 16 that she is cancer free following her treatment for early-stage breast cancer earlier this year. In a social media post, Wiles expressed gratitude to her support network and thanked the president for his backing during her medical journey. Her recovery comes amid significant challenges facing Trump and Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump, announced she is cancer-free six months after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Wiles underwent treatment at Mayo Clinic and shared her news on social media, thanking her family, friends, doctors, and specifically President Trump for his support. The 69-year-old has continued to work virtually during her medical treatments and remains committed to advancing the "America First Agenda." Her diagnosis in March prompted an outpouring of support from political allies and highlighted the prevalence of breast cancer among women, with statistics showing one in eight women facing this disease.

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In a social media post, Wiles thanked her friends, family and doctors as well as Trump “for his unwavering support.” “I am deeply grateful and will continue to work to advance his America First Agenda,” she posted.
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🔮 Wiles said on Sept 16 that she had a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week including pathology testing that “came back clear.”
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Top Trump aide Susie Wiles says she’s cancer free after treatment · assertive framing

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Top Trump aide Susie Wiles says she’s cancer free after treatment President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, announced she is “cancer free” after undergoing treatment for breast cancer this year. asserted
she → say → cancer
Wiles said on Sept 16 that she had a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week including pathology testing that “came back clear.” asserted
that → say → testing
In a social media post, Wiles thanked her friends, family and doctors as well as Trump “for his unwavering support.” “I am deeply grateful and will continue to work to advance his America First Agenda,” she posted. asserted
she → thank → Agenda
Wiles announced in March she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and said she planned to continue working through her treatment. asserted
she → announce → treatment
Trump said at the time that her prognosis was “excellent.” asserted
prognosis → say → time
A longtime aide to Trump, Wiles became the first-ever female White House chief of staff upon his return to office. asserted
Wiles → become → office
It’s a high-powered role leading the West Wing staff that is often referred to as the “second most powerful job in Washington.” asserted
that → ’ → Washington
The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Trump and his fellow Republicans, who face a rocky path to maintain control of Congress in the November midterm elections. asserted
who → come → elections
Trump has struggled to quell voter anxieties over the cost of living, which have been exacerbated by high energy prices stemming from the war in Iran. asserted
which → struggle → Iran
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