US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed veteran political advisor Susie Wiles as chief of staff for his return to the White House.

The 67-year-old becomes the first woman appointed to the role, having been playing an active role behind the scenes in Republican politics.

Wiles entered Trump's orbit in 2016 when she ran his campaign operations in Florida, who then used her to help Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott in their campaigns.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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