Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Burnham exchanged messages with Trump aide impersonator
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Andy Burnham messaged someone he believed was Susie Wiles before the activity was reported to authorities.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Exchanged messages with a person posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: A person impersonating a top Trump aide contacted Burnham, prompting the exchange before authorities were informed.
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