Key facts
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impersonator posing as a top Donald Trump aide.
- Burnham stated the exchange involved minimal information of zero consequence.
- He reported the incident and believes he handled it appropriately.
- The incident has prompted calls for an inquiry into potential security vulnerabilities.
- A White House official stated the incident was unrelated to Susie Wiles' phone being hacked.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he handled an exchange with an individual impersonating a top aide to U.S. President Donald Trump appropriately and is not embarrassed by the incident. Burnham told broadcasters that "nothing of consequence" was discussed during the interaction and that he acted correctly by reporting it.