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Burnham exchanged messages with individual impersonating Trump chief of staff
PM was in contact with unknown person pretending to be senior White House aide Susie Wiles, it is understood
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Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, the Guardian understands.
The prime minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be the senior White House aide Susie Wiles before concerns were raised about the incident. No messages of significance were sent and the suspicious activity was quickly reported to the appropriate authorities, it is understood.
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Kevin Rawlinson and Kiran Stacey · Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:05 AM
US news | The Guardian
PM was in contact with unknown person pretending to be senior White House aide Susie Wiles, it is understood
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, the Guardian understands.
The prime minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be the senior White House aide Susie Wiles before concerns were raised about the incident. No messages of significance were sent and the suspicious activity was quickly reported to the appropriate authorities, it is understood.
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