Trump's first major move after election is to give credit to 'Ice Baby'

Donald Trump has made his first major appointment for his second term as president, while his resort in Florida has turned into a battleground for his allies to secure key positions in the upcoming administration. Susie Wiles, who co-chaired Trump's successful 2016 and 2020 campaigns, has been announced as the next White House chief of staff. She is the first woman to hold this role and has been affectionately nicknamed "Ice Baby" by Trump.
In a statement, Trump praised Wiles for her instrumental role in his political victories and described her as tough, smart, and innovative. It has been reported that Wiles had set conditions for accepting the role, including control over who can reach the Oval Office, to prevent a chaotic and unorganized influx of informal advisers, family members, and friends into the West Wing.
Wiles' appointment comes at a time when Trump's supporters are already jostling for positions in the next administration. Shortly after it became clear that Trump was on his way to reelection, discussions and negotiations over staffing for a second term began at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Notable figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Tom Barrack were spotted at the resort, trying to secure a spot in the Trump administration.
The competition for top roles in the administration has been intense, with individuals even booking flights to Florida to ensure face time with Trump. As he narrows down his choices, Trump has already crossed off several options from the list. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, is being considered for the position of US ambassador to the United Nations. The race for chief of staff was also a highly contested one, with Brooke Rollins, who served in Trump's first term, initially vying for the role but eventually stepping aside to avoid a power struggle with Wiles.
Trump's hesitancy to move forward with appointments before the election was due to his superstitious nature, as he believed that discussing potential candidates could jinx his chances of winning. However, he is now eager to reward those who stood by him during his time in office, even if their views do not align with his. In a recent address, Trump promised a peaceful transition of power and encouraged Americans to come together as fellow citizens, rather than adversaries.
Meanwhile, Trump's opponent, Joe Biden, has also addressed the nation for the first time since the election. He promised to work towards bringing the country together and praised his running mate, Kamala Harris, for her strong character. Trump has spoken with Biden since the election and the two are expected to have lunch together soon. The race for control of the House is still undecided, but Republicans are confident in retaining their majority. With Nevada called in favor of Trump, Arizona remains the only state yet to be called in the election.

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