U.S. President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, told Vanity Fair in December that he displays the behavior of an alcoholic despite not drinking.
Susie Wiles Calls Trump an “Alcoholic Personality”
In a series of eleven interviews conducted this year, the White House chief of staff said Donald Trump behaves like an alcoholic even though he does not consume alcohol. She explained that the “personality of an alcoholic is heightened when drinking.”
Wiles Highlights Trump’s Vengeful Tendencies
Wiles acknowledged that Trump can be ruthless toward political enemies, adding that he is “not as furious or volitional as often suggested.” She noted that some actions taken in the second term appear motivated by vengeance, citing the accusations against former FBI director James Comey as an example of “retaliation.”
Wiles Critiques Trump’s Inner Circle
Wiles commented on elements of Trump’s staff, saying that Vice President J.D. Vance has shifted from once harshly criticizing Trump to now supporting him, a change she described as politically motivated. She added that Vance has long believed in conspiracy theories and labeled Russell Vought, head of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a “far‑right fanatic.”
Wiles Reacts to Vanity Fair Story
On X, Wiles described the Vanity Fair article as “unfairly constructed” and a “attack on her, the greatest president, White House personnel, and the historical cabinet.” She claimed essential context was omitted and that the piece aimed to create a chaotic, negative narrative about the president and her team.