ICYMI: The Importance Of Trump's Chief Of Staff : 1A Every presidential term, the chief executive is charged with appointing a cabinet to serve as their most trusted advisors.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House once more, we're learning more about who he plans to appoint to his inner circle.

He's already selected one of the most important positions in his cabinet: the chief of staff. Last week he tapped his campaign manager, Susie Wiles. She'll become the first woman chief of staff.

We discuss how the choice in chief of staff could change the trajectory of Trump's second term.

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ICYMI: The Importance Of Trump's Chief Of Staff

ICYMI: The Importance Of Trump's Chief Of Staff

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Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump praises his campaign senior advisor Susie Wiles during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump praises his campaign senior advisor Susie Wiles during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Every presidential term, the chief executive is charged with appointing a cabinet to serve as their most trusted advisors.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House once more, we're learning more about who he plans to appoint to his inner circle.

He's already selected one of the most important positions in his cabinet: the chief of staff. Last week he tapped his campaign manager, Susie Wiles. She'll become the first woman chief of staff.

How might this chief of staff change the trajectory of Trump's second term?

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