Susie Wiles departs as White House chief of staff

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles departs, continuing an exodus of senior women from the administration.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is leaving her post following an announcement by Donald Trump. Her departure marks another high-ranking exit of a female official from the current administration, leaving a largely male leadership group in place.

• The backgroundWiles was the first woman to serve in the role of White House chief of staff.
• The patternSeveral senior female officials have stepped down from the administration over the past year.

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