Trump names Susie Wiles chief of staff; The first woman to ever hold this role

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Wiles would be the first woman to ever hold this influential role.

Wiles is widely recognized inside and outside Trump's inner circle for having run by far his most disciplined and well-executed campaign and was considered the best contender for the position. She largely avoided the spotlight and even refused to take the microphone to speak as Trump celebrated his victory early Wednesday morning.

She was able to do what few others have managed: help control Trump's worst impulses – not by reprimanding him or lecturing him, but by earning his respect and showing him that it he would be better off following her advice than ignoring it.

“Susie is tough, smart, innovative and widely admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again,” Trump said in a statement. “It is a well-deserved honor to have Susie as the first female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”