Donald Trump secured the presidency in part due to the backing of strong, intelligent women. Now, he has appointed one of them as his White House chief of staff.
Before the election, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared on *The View*, claiming that former President Donald Trump avoided strong women, finding them "intimidating." He argued, “Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women ever. It’s just that simple."
Now, with Trump’s return to the presidency—thanks, in part, to the support of strong women—he’s proving Cuban wrong by appointing one of them to an incredibly important role.
In one of his first acts as president-elect, Trump appointed Susie Wiles, his campaign co-manager, as White House chief of staff. She will be the first woman to hold the position, a clear sign that Trump values her skills and leadership. "Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and universally admired," Trump said in a statement. “She will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again."
This move counters the narrative that Trump shuns strong women. In fact, Trump has always prioritized appointing the best person for the job—irrespective of gender. Wiles, a seasoned political strategist who played a pivotal role in Trump’s past campaigns, is seen by him as the right fit to help lead his administration.
Trump’s approach stands in stark contrast to President Joe Biden, who, during his 2020 campaign, pledged to select a woman for vice president and later promised a Black woman as a Supreme Court justice. While some praised Biden for his inclusivity, others, including this writer, felt it undermined the achievements of the women involved by reducing their selections to a quota-based decision.
For Trump, selecting the right person—regardless of sex—is key. In addition to Wiles, other strong, intelligent women have supported Trump. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, once one of Trump’s fiercest rivals in the Republican primaries, has repeatedly backed him over Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. She was even invited to speak at the Republican National Convention, showing that Trump is not averse to working with accomplished women, regardless of past disagreements.
Megyn Kelly, a prominent media personality who had public disagreements with Trump in the past, also supported him during his final campaign rallies, publicly rejecting Cuban’s claims. She boldly declared, “I really enjoy this feeling of proving Mark Cuban wrong... a strong, intelligent woman—here I am at a Trump rally.”
Despite the gender gap often cited in the media, Trump earned support from nearly half of female voters in the election—translating into tens of millions of women across the country. If Trump truly had an anti-woman agenda, it’s hard to imagine women like Haley, Kelly, and many others offering their support.
Trump’s choice of Susie Wiles as his chief of staff speaks volumes about his commitment to selecting the best candidates, regardless of gender. This appointment underscores the point that strong, intelligent women have always been an integral part of Trump’s success.
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