Wednesday, December 17, 2025

💬 In a few words:

President Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, blabbed to Vanity Fair, exposing 'score-settling' and even drug use! Oh, sweetie, the drama! Nobody's batting an eye.

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The Main Gossip!

Heavens to Betsy, did you hear about Susie Wiles, that Chief of Staff for President Trump? She went and gave an interview to Vanity Fair, of all places, and let me tell you, she really spilled the beans!

She basically admitted that President Trump uses his big presidential powers for "score settling"—can you believe that?! Like he's just picking on folks he doesn't like!

"Oh sweetie, back in my day, leaders didn't air their dirty laundry like this!"

But wait, there's more! She called Budget Director Russell Vought a "right-wing absolute zealot." A zealot, I tell you! And our Vice President, J.D. Vance? She said he's been "a conspiracy theorist for a decade." Oh, my stars, the things she lets slip!

Even Elon Musk got a mention, with Susie suggesting his "erratic style" comes from "avowed ketamine" use. Well, I never! What's the world coming to?

Grandma's Sarcastic Reactions (I'm Shaking My Head, Sweetie)

Now, you’d think after all that shocking talk, someone would be hopping mad, right? Back in my day, a chief of staff saying such things would be packing their bags faster than you can say 'apple pie'! But no, sweetie. Nobody on the right is calling for her to resign. Not a peep!

They're just pretending it’s "fake news" and praising her loyalty! Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tweeted about how "brilliant" she is. And Kelly Loeffler, from the Small Business Administration, called her a "brilliant strategist." Even Donald Trump Jr. chimed in, saying she’s the "most effective and trustworthy" chief of staff. My word, it’s like they're living in a different reality!

It’s not because she's wrong, mind you, or that she’s denying it. She's just saying her words were "taken out of context," which is what everyone says when they know they were recorded!

No, sweetie, it's because these folks already knew all of this. They just don't want anyone else to know.

"It’s all just a big performance, isn't it? Such drama!"

What Actually Happened (According to My Ears)

So, what really happened? Susie Wiles, President Trump’s top aide, gave an interview where she confirmed some rather unflattering things about the administration. She stated the President uses his office to settle personal scores.

She also openly criticized other high-ranking officials. Specifically, she mentioned that Budget Director Russell Vought is a "right-wing absolute zealot." And Vice President J.D. Vance, she claimed, has been a "conspiracy theorist for a decade."

She even brought up Elon Musk, suggesting his behavior might be linked to "avowed ketamine" use. Heavens to Betsy, the details!

What's truly astonishing is the reaction, or lack thereof. Instead of outrage or investigations, the administration and its allies are simply dismissing her comments. They’re calling it "fake news" and showering Susie with praise for her loyalty. It’s like they’re saying, "Yes, it's true, but don't you dare tell anyone!"

Why Grandma Just Can't Even Today (Oh, Sweetie, No!)

Honestly, I'm just beside myself with all this! Back in my day, if a top official said the president was abusing power, or that the vice president was a 'conspiracy theorist,' there’d be a hullabaloo! People would be demanding answers, not sending out flowery compliments!

It's just the strangest thing, watching them all turn a blind eye. They're not even bothered by the serious accusations; they’re just upset she talked about it to the media! As Mollie Hemingway from The Federalist whined,

"Genuinely sick to death of people on the right who seek the approval of left-wing media."

Oh, good heavens, the drama! You know, sweetie, sometimes I just want to sit down with a nice cup of tea and my knitting, and pretend the world isn't quite so... bonkers.

But then Susie Wiles goes and opens her mouth, and I just can't even today! It’s all just too much for an old gal like me!

Grandma's waiting on your verdict

Pour dear Grandma another cup by tapping how this gossip feels. She can't finish her knitting until you whisper your take.