Susie Wiles, Trump's Chief of Staff, sent an internal email in March 2026 threatening West Wing staff with immediate termination if they leaked information to the press — and that email was subsequently leaked to Politico and published. Multiple outlets confirm the email, the threat of firing, and Wiles' stated frustration with leaks generally. The irony is straightforward: the internal memo warning against leaks became public itself, undercutting the message.