Susie Wiles, the first female White House chief of staff under the Donald Trump administration, faces a challenging task of keeping the President focused and on message. Despite her efforts to steer Trump towards highlighting his economic accomplishments leading up to the midterm elections, various events such as the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, Venezuela crisis, and clashes with the Pope have derailed her plans.

Wiles, currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, closely monitors Trump’s activities on his Truth Social platform. Trump’s late-night social media posts have become more frequent and unpredictable, requiring intervention from Wiles to have certain posts removed, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, which he mistakenly interpreted as a doctor healing people.

The rift between Trump and the Pope escalated following comments by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth linking military actions to divine purpose, prompting the Pope to criticize the approach. Trump retaliated by calling the Pope “weak on crime” amidst escalating tensions over international conflicts, including Iran.

While there were signs of progress in peace talks involving Iran and Pakistan, with Iran announcing a temporary ceasefire, Trump remains dissatisfied with the lack of acknowledgment for his efforts. Despite the potential for peace discussions, Trump hinted at a future plan to invade Cuba during a recent speech in Arizona, hinting at further controversial actions ahead.