Is Susie Wiles an innocent bystander in Trump’s White House? | Sidney Blumenthal

Susie Wiles, a chief of staff, views her boss through the lens of her upbringing with an alcoholic father. She observes individuals closely, similar to how she navigated her father's erratic behavior. Wiles sees a parallel between her boss's personality and the characteristics of an alcoholic. She describes her boss as having an "alcoholic's personality" without drinking. This observation stems from her expertise in dealing with extreme personalities shaped by her father's alcoholism. Wiles' father's absence and drunkenness caused her shame, leading her to understand the damaging effects of addiction. She once wrote a letter to her father, expressing her shame and advocating for his intervention. Wiles believes that addiction clouds judgment and corrupts relationships. This experience has formed her perspective on people with similar tendencies. The text also mentions Sidney Blumenthal, an author who has written about Abraham Lincoln.