Impersonator Targets Trump Chief Susie Wiles

Federal authorities are investigating a sophisticated impersonation campaign targeting Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump's chief of staff, in which an impersonator accessed her personal cellphone contacts to send fraudulent texts and AI-generated voice calls to elected officials and business leaders. The messages, which included requests for sensitive information and at least one solicitation for a money transfer, aroused suspicion due to unusual grammar and other inconsistencies. Some recipients were initially deceived by the convincing AI-generated voice, but the impersonation was ultimately uncovered. The FBI, which has publicly warned about the rise of 'smishing' and 'vishing' attacks against senior officials, does not suspect foreign government involvement. The White House and FBI have stressed the seriousness of the breach and are prioritizing the security of administration officials’ communications. This incident highlights persistent cybersecurity vulnerabilities among Trump staffers.