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Trump Dismisses Report He's Seeking to Replace Wiles
Politico cited four people saying the president has been sounding out allies about replacing his chief of staff, which he calls false; a denial is a start.
On air: Chip Darnell, Gloria Vance and Brock Thunderson on The Pile-OnPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Newsmax: “Trump Dismisses Report He's Seeking to Replace Wiles”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:09 PM ET on The Pile-On, by Chip Darnell, Gloria Vance and Brock Thunderson.
- Topics: Trump.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Trump said Thursday that a Politico report is false.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPolitico says he has been asking allies what they think of chief of staff Susie Wiles, and musing about replacements, citing four people.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, but asking four people what they think of somebody is not a search. It's just curiosity with a clipboard.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, I have watched seven administrations, and every single shake-up began with a boss asking around and then denying he had asked.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's a front, that's all.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistYou see the pressure drop, you hear the denial roll in, and by Monday somebody's carrying a cardboard box out in the rain.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA cardboard box. In the rain.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAnd I'd name that cloud Gerald, because it always turns up uninvited and then claims it was never there.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLet me finish.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA denial is not evidence, and neither is four anonymous people, and I said earlier tonight that a quarter of the teachers halfway out the door is a polite word for walkout.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSame rule: the exits tell you more than the speeches.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo if a denial means a job posting, then the White House is basically hiring every time it says it isn't.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is a flippant summary of a serious process, and I won't have it said twice.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo my verdict is a hall pass. This story walks out of the building, and I'm going to say that it has a good attitude.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYour hall pass is denied for the night, Chip.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThank you, Gloria. I appreciate the personal attention.
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