On August 14, 2025, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, dubbed the “Ice Maiden” by President Donald Trump, emerged victorious in the latest skirmish of an ongoing MAGA civil war by intervening to protect Vinay Prasad, a senior aide to Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from far-right activist Laura Loomer’s attacks.
As reported by The Daily Beast, Loomer’s campaign to oust Prasad over his perceived disloyalty to Trump was thwarted when Wiles, a key figure in Trump’s inner circle, stepped in to preserve his position.
The incident highlights Wiles’ growing influence in navigating internal Republican conflicts and maintaining stability within Trump’s administration amidst escalating tensions over loyalty and policy.
Laura Loomer, a vocal Trump supporter known for her inflammatory rhetoric, targeted Vinay Prasad, a physician and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, who serves as Kennedy’s right-hand man.
Loomer accused Prasad of undermining Trump’s agenda, particularly criticizing his past statements on vaccines and his role in Kennedy’s controversial nomination.
Her social media campaign on X, amplified by posts like @EmeraldRobinson’s on August 5, 2025, suggested that Wiles was complicit in protecting “Trump’s enemies” to fracture the MAGA coalition.
Loomer’s attacks briefly put Prasad’s position at risk, but Wiles’ swift intervention ensured his job was saved, reinforcing her authority as a disciplinarian within the administration, as noted by MSN.
Wiles, a 67-year-old political strategist who co-managed Trump’s 2024 campaign, has earned the “Ice Maiden” moniker for her no-nonsense approach and ability to keep “the trains on the tracks,” as she described in an interview with Lara Trump on Fox News, per Yahoo.
Her memo to cabinet nominees on December 31, 2024, warning against unauthorized social media posts, underscored her commitment to discipline, particularly targeting figures like Loomer, whose rhetoric has strained GOP unity, according to The New Republic.
The Daily Beast reported that Wiles’ defense of Prasad was a direct rebuke to Loomer’s influence, with a Trump transition source confirming her role in quashing the attack.
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MAGA Civil War and Loomer’s Role
The clash is part of a broader “MAGA civil war” pitting far-right activists like Loomer against moderates and tech-focused figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Loomer’s feud with Musk over H-1B visas, where she called him a “welfare queen” on Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast, exemplifies these tensions, per The New Republic.
Her attacks on Prasad align with her pattern of targeting perceived disloyalty, as seen in her ongoing feud with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, whom she labeled a “jealous hag” in September 2024, per The Independent. Greene, in turn, criticized Loomer for attacking Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg, calling her actions “despicable.”
Loomer’s influence, bolstered by her proximity to Trump during events like the September 11, 2024, commemorations, has drawn scrutiny from GOP figures like Sen. Lindsey Graham, who called her “toxic,” per Deseret News.
Posts on X highlighted Wiles’ role in countering Loomer, stating, “Robert F. Kennedy’s right-hand man was briefly Laura Loomer’s latest scalp, but had his job saved thanks to the intervention of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,” per.
Critics like @GoogeliArt celebrated Wiles’ victory, noting her success in the “MAGA civil war,” while @EmeraldRobinson suggested Wiles’ actions protect Big Pharma interests, an unverified claim reflecting factional distrust,.
Wiles’ intervention underscores her pivotal role in Trump’s administration, described by Politico as a “new discipline” that contrasts with the chaos of his first term.
Trump has praised her ability to intimidate “big shots,” stating in a speech that they are “scared” of her, per the Daily Mail.
Her management of internal conflicts, including tensions with Musk over tariff policies and DOGE cuts, has positioned her as a stabilizing force, as she noted on the Pod Force One podcast, calling the Musk-Trump rift a “little hiccup,” per Firstpost.
Wiles’ background as a Florida political operative, having worked on campaigns for Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott, has equipped her to navigate the GOP’s fractious landscape, per Florida Politics.
The controversy over Prasad’s role ties into broader debates about Kennedy’s nomination, which has faced Senate Republican resistance due to his vaccine skepticism, as reported by The Hill.
Wiles’ defense of Prasad signals her commitment to supporting Trump’s controversial picks while curbing disruptive voices like Loomer’s, who lost her X verification after her Musk feud, per The New Republic.
Wiles’ success in protecting Prasad highlights her ability to manage MAGA’s internal divisions, but the ongoing civil war poses risks to Trump’s agenda.
Loomer’s attacks, amplified by her 1.2 million X followers, could further alienate moderates and complicate Senate confirmations, where Trump can afford to lose only three Republican votes.
The administration’s focus on loyalty, as seen in Wiles’ memo urging nominees to stay silent, reflects efforts to maintain cohesion amid external pressures like the Epstein files controversy and immigration policy disputes.
As Trump’s second term progresses, Wiles’ role as a gatekeeper will be critical in balancing the demands of MAGA’s far-right base with the need for governance stability.
The outcome of this feud, with Wiles emerging as a dominant force, underscores her influence in shaping the administration’s direction.
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