UK Prime Minister says he dealt with fake Trump aide correctly

UK Prime Minister says he dealt with fake Trump aide correctly

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the brief exchange with an individual posing as Donald Trump’s chief of staff contained no substantive information and was promptly reported, while opposition lawmakers called for an inquiry into the security lapse. Earlier, CBS News reported that Burnham had exchanged messages with a person claiming to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, raising security concerns in both the UK and the US. He later ended the conversation after realizing the contact was an impostor claiming to be Trump’s chief of staff, AP News said.

Acteurs

Susie Wiles Andy Burnham White House British Embassy in Washington U.S. officials Former President Donald Trump FBI

Lieux

Washington, D.C., United States United Kingdom Yemen

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18 août 2026
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Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator

politico.eu • 18 août 13h47

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the brief exchange with someone posing as Donald Trump’s chief of staff involved no substantive information and was promptly reported, while opposition members called for an inquiry into the security lapse.

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17 août 2026
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UK prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with Trump official impostor
UK prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with Trump official impostor

AP News • 17 août 12h55

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stopped communications with an individual who pretended to be Donald Trump’s chief of staff, after initial messages raised suspicion.

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U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating top Trump aide Susie Wiles
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating top Trump aide Susie Wiles

CBS News • 17 août 10h49

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, prompting security concerns in both the UK and US.

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Trump Ice Maiden Hit With New Imposter Plot After Embarrassing Breach
Trump Ice Maiden Hit With New Imposter Plot After Embarrassing Breach

The Daily Beast • 17 août 10h32

U.S. officials alerted the White House that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles may have had her phone breached again after the new British prime minister exchanged messages with someone posing as her.

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Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide
Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide

politico.eu • 17 août 06h00

Andy Burnham exchanged a few messages with someone posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles before officials flagged the contact as fraudulent, prompting diplomatic concerns.

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