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UK PM Ends Suspected Trump Chief-of-Staff Impersonation Chat

8/17/2026

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham messaged a person posing as President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, then ended the chat.
Burnham’s spokesperson declined comment, citing policy, while Politico said officials believed he was messaging Wiles.
The White House said the incident was unrelated to hacking of Wiles’ devices.
The FBI warned that AI is being used to impersonate U.S. officials, noting a 2023 probe of a Wiles impersonator.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham messaged a person posing as President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, then ended the chat.
Burnham’s spokesperson declined comment, citing policy, while Politico said officials believed he was messaging Wiles.
The White House said the incident was unrelated to hacking of Wiles’ devices.
The FBI warned that AI is being used to impersonate U.S. officials, noting a 2023 probe of a Wiles impersonator.