General · 17 August 2026

Prime Minister Burnham messaged person pretending to be Trump aide

Prime Minister Andy Burnham unknowingly communicated with an individual who was impersonating Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's chief of staff. The communications were reportedly "of no significance," and Burnham became suspicious before the activity was reported to authorities. The British embassy in Washington was concerned enough to raise the matter with the White House.

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