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POLITICAL SATIRE ON ICE
Donald Trump Has Picked the One Person Who Can Give Him What He Needs as His Chief of Staff
Introducing Trump’s “Ice Maiden”
Wikipedia tells us that the Chief of Staff is the most senior political appointee in the White House. It is a position widely recognized as one of great power and influence, owing to daily contact with the president, and control of the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
In addition, a President’s Chief of Staff is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing all policy development, daily operations, and staff activities for the President, and coordinates and communicates with all departments and agencies of the Administration.
Trump has picked Susie Wiles — Manager of his successful campaign — for his Chief of Staff to start off his administration. He went through 4 different Chiefs of Staff in his first administration, and believes he won’t have to do that again.
Trump calls Wiles his “Ice Maiden” for good reason. While Wiles is personally friendly, Trump knows she can be ruthless when merited.
As a matter of fact, it is possible that Trump values her “ruthlessness” more highly than her management skills — for he has always wanted one thing…