A cyber trickster posing as Susie Wiles, President Trump’s chief of staff, has sparked an FBI manhunt. The Daily Wire reported that using hacked contacts from her cellphone, the impersonator targeted top Trump officials with fake texts and calls. This isn’t just a prank—it’s a wake-up call for cybersecurity.
Someone is mimicking Wiles, the first woman to serve as U.S. chief of staff, to dupe high-ranking officials and lawmakers. The FBI is investigating, suspecting that artificial intelligence fueled the scam. It’s a bold move to exploit trust in Trump’s inner circle.
The scheme began when hackers accessed Wiles’ cellphone contacts, not her secure government device. From there, the impersonator sent texts and made calls, fishing for sensitive information. Progressives might call this “digital activism,” but it’s plain fraud.
The impersonator’s tactics were clumsy, raising red flags among savvy recipients. Broken grammar and odd questions about Trump—things Wiles would know—tipped off lawmakers. One even got a brazen request for a cash transfer, per the Wall Street Journal.
“It became clear to some of the lawmakers that the requests were suspicious when the impersonator began asking questions about Trump that Wiles should have known the answers to,” the Journal noted. This wasn’t a mastermind; it was a sloppy con. Smarts beat scams every time.
In one case, the impersonator pushed for a money transfer, a classic grift move. Lawmakers, thankfully, didn’t bite.
The MAGA team’s streetwise instincts kept them one step ahead of this digital charade. Government officials suspect AI was used to craft convincing voice messages, known as vishing, alongside smishing texts.
The FBI’s May 15, 2025, alert warned of such tactics targeting senior U.S. officials since April. Technology’s a tool, but in the wrong hands, it’s a weapon.
The FBI’s public service announcement highlighted how malicious actors use social engineering to gain trust. They send malicious links, pretending they’re for a new messaging platform, to steal account access. It’s a reminder: even the woke obsession with tech can’t outsmart vigilance.
“The FBI takes all threats against the president, his staff, and our cybersecurity with the utmost seriousness,” said Director Kash Patel. He stressed protecting officials’ ability to communicate securely. Patel’s no-nonsense approach is exactly what this situation demands.
“Safeguarding our administration officials’ ability to securely communicate to accomplish the president’s mission is a top priority,” Patel added. His focus on mission over mayhem cuts through the noise. Cybersecurity isn’t just tech—it’s national security.
Wiles, a seasoned political operative, is no stranger to attacks. In 2024, Iranian agents tried hacking her email, showing she’s a high-value target. Her role as Trump’s 2016 Florida campaign director and 2024 senior adviser makes her a treasure trove of intel.
“There is nobody, I think, that has the wealth of information that she does,” Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio told Politico. Wiles’ deep knowledge makes her a prime target for impersonators. Her expertise is a MAGA asset, and this scam proves it.
Wiles also led Trump’s “Save America” PAC as CEO in 2021, cementing her influence. Hackers know her contact list is a goldmine for targeting Trump’s allies. This isn’t just about Wiles—it’s an assault on the administration’s core.
The FBI warns that stolen contacts can be used to impersonate others, tricking victims into sharing funds or secrets. It’s a domino effect: one breach opens doors to more. The left’s push for open systems ignores these real-world risks.
