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Trump’s New Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Brings Trulieve-Backed Cannabis Experience To The White House

She previously assisted DeSantis’s 2018 victory

The latest political maneuvers within the Trump administration have caused quite a stir, especially with the recent appointment of Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff. Wiles’ history in politics and her connection to major cannabis lobbying efforts signal intriguing shifts in both leadership and policy.

Susie Wiles’ influential role in the White House

Susie Wiles has made headlines by becoming the first woman to serve as Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff. This milestone marks a significant point in her career, which has been characterized by her involvement in various Republican campaigns, including assisting Governor Ron DeSantis in his 2018 victory in Florida. Despite their later fallout, Wiles demonstrated her political flexibility by supporting Trump’s campaign afterward.

Wiles brings a wealth of experience from her time at a Florida-based lobbying firm representing Trulieve Cannabis. Trulieve, led by female CEO Kim Rivers, actively supported Florida’s Amendment 3 for cannabis legalization. However, this effort was met with opposition from DeSantis, who argued that it mainly benefitted Trulieve. The measure failed to reach the required 60% threshold needed for amendment passage, securing only 57% of the vote.

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