Susie Wiles
- She is the daughter of NFL player and sportscaster Pat Summerall
- Her political career spans decades, starting in the 1970s when she worked for New York Representative Jack Kemp in Washington
- Wiles worked on Ronald Reagan’s campaign and in his White House as a scheduler
- She has extensive experience in Florida politics, advising two Jacksonville mayors and working for Representative Tillie Fowler
- Wiles played a crucial role in businessman Rick Scott’s successful gubernatorial campaign in Florida
- She managed Trump’s 2016 Florida campaign, which was pivotal in his presidential victory
- Wiles briefly managed Utah Governor Jon Huntsman’s 2012 presidential campaign
- She helped Ron DeSantis get elected as Florida’s governor in 2018, but their relationship later soured
- Wiles led Trump’s primary campaign against DeSantis in the 2024 election cycle, resulting in a decisive victory
- She is known for her ability to manage Trump’s impulsive tendencies and has earned his trust and respect
- Wiles tends to avoid the spotlight and is described as “the most feared and least known political operative” in the US
