Andy Burnham government issues statement after messages found to Trump chief of staff impersonator

NewsUK & World NewsAndy BurnhamThe suspicious activity was quickly reportedHolly Clarke TV Writer and Nina Lloyd Press Association Political Correspondent10:01, 17 Aug 2026Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, it has emerged. The Prime Minister 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 Playbook, which first reported the exchange.‌A UK Government spokesperson said: “We do not comment on national security