British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone pretending to be a top aide to U.S. President Donald Trump. Burnham said he is not embarrassed about the exchange. The incident has drawn public attention, though the sources do not explain what the messages contained or what consequences may follow.
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