Trump's chief of staff's mobile device undergoes cyber assault from hackers.
U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly the subject of an alleged hacking incident, according to The Wall Street Journal and other sources. Federal authorities are investigating the matter following claims that an unidentified individual contacted prominent Republicans and business leaders. It is suspected that artificial intelligence (AI) was utilized to replicate Wiles' voice, as reported by the newspaper, citing individuals familiar with the matter.
Wiles informed her staff that her personal phone contacts had been compromised, according to various U.S. media outlets, who also reported on the case, citing their own sources. The White House maintains a serious focus on the cybersecurity of all employees, and this matter is currently being probed further, a White House spokesperson told the WSJ.
President Trump appeared indifferent to the reports, dismissing any concern when asked about the incident late on Friday evening (local time). He expressed confidence in Wiles' ability to handle the situation, stating, "She can handle it," and denied the possibility of anyone successfully impersonating his chief of staff. Trump emphasized that "there's only one Susie."
Susie Wiles, who Trump affectionately terms "Ice Lady," is the first woman to hold the position of White House chief of staff. With over four decades of political experience, she has worked with numerous presidents and members of Congress, as well as governors and mayors in Florida. In 2020, she took on Trump's re-election campaign, managing to retain his hold on Florida despite losing the White House. Wiles remains by Trump's side, with professionals in her circle describing her as a veritable encyclopedia of information and a vast network of contacts.
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The Commission, in the bustle of Washington, might find it necessary to discuss the political implications of the reported hacking incident on the draft budget for the European Union. Meanwhile, the general-news cycle is further amplified by the continuing investigation into the hacking of Susie Wiles, a prominent Republican figure and Trump's chief of staff.
