Hold onto your hats, folks—White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has landed herself in a political firestorm with jaw-dropping comments about President Donald Trump and his inner circle.

Over months of on-the-record interviews with Vanity Fair journalist Chris Whipple, Wiles unleashed a torrent of criticism that’s now threatening her position and rocking the administration.

These interviews, conducted in surprisingly casual settings like while folding laundry in her Washington, D.C., rental, saw Wiles label Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality," despite his well-known aversion to drinking.

Wiles' Shocking Statements Unveiled

She didn’t stop there, taking aim at key figures like JD Vance, whom she branded a "conspiracy theorist," and Elon Musk, described as a "ketamine-dependent oddball" who allegedly sleeps under his desk in the Executive Office Building.

Her jab at Musk’s eccentricities, while perhaps meant as colorful commentary, has raised eyebrows about her discretion as a top official.

Wiles also criticized Pam Bondi over a mishandled release of sensitive Jeffrey Epstein files, while casually noting Trump’s name appears in those documents—though she clarified he wasn’t implicated in wrongdoing.

Backlash and Damage Control Begin

When pressed by Whipple on Musk’s rumored drug use, Wiles initially denied knowledge, only for an audio recording to confirm her earlier, damning remarks.

The Vanity Fair piece, complete with dramatic photos of Trump’s team, including Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was initially greenlit by the White House—making Wiles’ later dismissal of it as a "hit piece" ring a bit hollow.

Posting on X, Wiles tried to spin the narrative, claiming the article ignored context and painted an unfair picture of the administration.

Trump and Allies Rally Support

Trump himself shrugged off the "alcoholic" comment, tying it to his own past remarks about having a "possessive and addictive type personality," while emphasizing his teetotaler status.

“No, she meant that I'm — you see, I don't drink alcohol,” Trump told the New York Post, suggesting Wiles’ words were just a clumsy echo of his own self-assessment.

Let’s be real—while Trump’s gracious spin is admirable, it doesn’t erase the fact that Wiles’ loose lips have handed critics a golden opportunity to question her judgment.

Administration Stands by Wiles—For Now

A wave of support quickly followed, with cabinet members, aides, and Republican senators like Vance, Bondi, and Rubio issuing statements backing Wiles’ leadership.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also chimed in, praising Wiles’ loyalty and crediting her for steering Trump’s early successes, stating, “President Trump has no greater or more loyal advisor than Susie.”

Yet, not everyone’s buying the unity act—communications executive Lulu Cheng Meservey called the interview a "major unforced error," arguing Wiles undermined the administration’s message with careless talk. Perhaps she’s onto something; why sit for a glossy Vanity Fair profile if you’re not ready to play hardball with your words?