UK PM Andy Burnham Exchanged Messages With Trump Chief of Staff Impersonator

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham engaged in text message exchanges with an individual posing as Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's chief of staff. The security breach, revealed by Politico, involved Burnham's personal phone before he identified the contact as illegitimate. While only a few messages were reportedly exchanged, the incident highlights a vulnerability in the prime minister's personal communications.

Downing Street has refused to comment on the security lapse. The UK embassy in Washington has informed the White House of the incident, which has also not commented. This is not the first time high-profile figures have been targeted by such impersonations. In May 2026, Wiles's own phone line was reportedly hacked, with perpetrators using her contact list to message U.S. officials. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron also fell victim to a prank call in which the caller impersonated then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.