White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles drew backlash for calling Trump an "alcoholic’s personality" and labeling Vance and Musk, though Trump backed her and top officials defended her unity.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles sparked controversy in a Vanity Fair interview by describing President Trump as having an "alcoholic’s personality," citing traits like omnipotence and possessiveness, though Trump does not drink. She labeled Vice President JD Vance a "conspiracy theorist" and Elon Musk an "odd, odd duck" with ketamine use, while criticizing the shutdown of USAID. Wiles called the article a "disingenuously framed hit piece," denying misrepresentation, and Trump publicly backed her, agreeing with the personality description. Top administration figures defended her, emphasizing unity despite the backlash.