Trump confirms Susie Wiles as his chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will be his chief of staff in the White House, his first major appointment of his second administration.

The nicknamed 'Ice Baby' will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.  

The 67-year-old ran the campaign that propelled him to an historic election win over Kamala Harris on Tuesday night.

She ran his race from behind-the-scenes and is one of the most feared and effective political operatives in the nation. 

The key aide appeared alongside him as he declared victory with his family and staff in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

'Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,' Trump said. 'Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. 

Wiles and campaign co-chair Chris LaCivita are credited with keeping Trump's third presidential campaign mostly drama-free. 

'Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud,' he added.  

Wiles first worked in national politics in 1980, joining Republican Ronald Reagan's successful campaign as a scheduler. 

She then worked in Florida for Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney and later as an adviser for Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. 

Wiles then helped now Sen. Rick Scott win the Florida governor's mansion in 2010. 

She briefly worked for the 2012 presidential bid of former Utah Gov. John Huntsman. 

Wiles was first inducted into the Trump orbit during his successful 2016, managing campaign operations in Florida. 

That state was called in his favor early-on, as he would go on to claim victory against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.