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FBI Seizes Sen. Graham's Personal Phone Amid Schumer Impersonation Hack

May 3, 2024, 01:45 AM

Senator Lindsey Graham's phone is currently in the possession of the FBI following an incident where he was deceived by someone impersonating Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The impersonation attempt led to concerns that Graham's phone might have been hacked. This incident was disclosed by Graham during his remarks at the Hill & Valley Forum on Capitol Hill, a meeting focused on artificial intelligence security in Washington. The impersonation involved a personal phone of Graham's, not a Senate-issued device, and no Senate systems were compromised. The Sergeant at Arms is also conducting an inquiry into the matter. Notably, Schumer uses a flip phone.