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The Trump administration has faced scrutiny over its handling of national secrets, and recent events have only heightened these concerns. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had her personal cellphone hacked, and the fallout from the incident is significant. Hackers accessed her contacts and reached out to prominent Republicans and business executives, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The breach allowed the impersonator to obtain private phone numbers of influential figures across the country. Some even received calls from what sounded like Wiles herself, although officials believe artificial intelligence was used to mimic her voice. The hacking has underscored the vulnerabilities in how high-ranking officials manage sensitive information.

In one instance, a lawmaker received a request, seemingly from Wiles, to compile a list of individuals who could potentially be pardoned by the president. However, red flags emerged when the impersonator began asking questions about Trump that Wiles should have easily answered. Suspicion heightened when a cash transfer request was made and the tone of the messages did not match Wiles’s typical communication style.

Federal authorities have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators behind the hacking and understand their motives. The incident has sparked debate on the security protocols observed by Trump officials, emphasizing the need for tighter controls and awareness in managing classified information.