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British PM exchanges messages with Trump chief of staff impersonator

Aug 18, 2026

London [UK], August 18: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff, it has emerged.
Burnham was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be top 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.
The British embassy in Washington was so concerned it raised the matter with the White House, according to Politico's London Playbook, which first reported the exchange. A UK government spokesperson said: "We do not comment on national security matters." It is unclear when the messages were sent and what was discussed between Burnham and the impersonator.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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